CONSUMER FOOD COOPERATIVES AS COMPLE X ADAPTIVE NETWORKS – THE CASE OF FIVE COOPERATIVES FROM POLAND

Abstract

This paper is an attempt to present selected Polish consumer food cooperatives as the complex adaptive network. Based on the literature review and structured questionnaire, their compliance with consumer cooperative principles and attitude of the members towards these principles were investigated. It is argued that due to their voluntary character based on networking activities they are subject to adjustment processes. These processes, under the umbrella of the democratic governance, are focused on using these principles as adaptive mechanism.<br/><br/>

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Kiryll Zakharov, Mariusz Maciejczak

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Kiryll Zakharov, Mariusz Maciejczak (2018). CONSUMER FOOD COOPERATIVES AS COMPLE X ADAPTIVE NETWORKS – THE CASE OF FIVE COOPERATIVES FROM POLAND. Roczniki Naukowe Stowarzyszenia Ekonomistów Rolnictwa i Agrobiznesu, 0(3), 184-189. https://www.europub.co.uk/articles/-A-302307