1. OBJECTIVE
To enable participants to upgrade their knowledge and skills in co-operative management, particularly in terms of co-operative business strategies in accordance with the principles of co-operation and co-operative legislation.
2. PARTICIPANTS
2.1 Government officers supervising co-operative societies
2.2 Board members & senior management staff of co-operative societies
3. DATE OF COMMENCEMENT :
4. DURATION : 4 WEEKS
5. COURSE CONTENT
5.1 Introduction to Malaysia and Its’ Socio-Economic Development 5.2 Co-operation and The Co-operative Movement in Malaysia
5.2.1 The Co-operative Movement in Malaysia
5.2.2 The Co-operative Purpose, Values and Principles
5.2.3 Common Problems and Challenges Facing the Co-operative Movement
5.2.4 Present and Future Development of Agro Based Co-operatives in Malaysia
5.2.5 Present and Future Development of Fishery Co-operatives in Malaysia
5.2.6 Members’ Role in Business Development of Co-operatives
5.2.7 Value Based Co-operative Management
5.3 Co-operative Law
5.3.1 Introduction
5.3.2 Co-operative Laws in Asia, Africa and the Pacific
5.3.3 Role of the Government
5.3.4 Contents of Co-operative Law
5.4 Business Management
5.4.1. Strategic Management
5.4.2. Management of Change
5.4.3. Project Evaluation
5.5 Financial Management
5.5.1. Understanding Financial Statements of Co-operatives
5.5.2. Analysis of Financial Statement for Decision Making
5.6 Information Technology
5.6.1. Management Information System
5.6.2. Computer Application in Co-operative Movement
6. QUALIFICATIONS
6.1 A minimum of GCE ‘O’ Level or equivalent
6.2 Must be able to speak and write good English
7. COUNTRY PAPER
7.1 Participants are required to:
7.1.1 Prepare a country paper on the co-operative movements in their respective
countries and
7.1.2 Bring a copy each of their Co-operative Act and Co-operative Annual Report
8. METHODOLOGY
8.1 Instructional Methods Applied in the Course Include:
8.1.1 Formal classroom lectures
8.1.2 Group discussions and workshops
8.1.3 Case studies and project work
8.1.4 Simulation exercises
8.1.5 Study visits
8.1.6 Video presentation
9.1 Prakash, D. (2005) Malaysian Journal of Co-operative Management,
vol 1 Co-operative College of Malaysia
9.2 John L. Colley (2005) What is corporate governance?. New York : McGraw-Hill
9.3 Department of Co-operative Development Malaysia (2002) National Co- operative Policy and Plan of Action.
9.4 Lily Howe. (1995). The World of Co-operative Enterprise, Plankett Foundation
9.5 Co-operative Societies Act 1993 (Act 502) and Regulations 1995. (2003) Petaling Jaya : International Law Book Services
9.6 Charles G. Enriquez. (1986). Structure and functions of co-operatives. Canada : Coady International Institute
9.7 Department of Co-operative Development Malaysia official website. www.jpk.gov.my
9.8 International Co-operative Alliance (ICA) website. www.ica.coop