Hello,
I am glad to introduce to you my last article on the subject of
demutualization of cooperatives.
It can be downloaded here:
29. Demutualization of Cooperatives: the Case Study of Tnuva. (2008)
TnuvaDemutENG25.8.08.pdf
http://www.coopgalor.com/i_publications.htmlAbstract
The demutualization of Tnuva is a research to a very interesting
process showing how a successful cooperative is ending its existence
and demutualized itself. The Tnuva demutualization is at the same time
a process showing how a cooperative is disconnected from its members.
The research is trying to find out the reasons for this process. It is
trying as well to find out if the demutualization way was the only way
for the cooperative in Tnuva.
The research describes processes and conflicts between the existing
leadership of the cooperative and various groups of members, of
cooperative movements, of governmental bodies, all are involved in the
process.
The case study of the demutualization of Tnuva is a lesson to learn.
Zvi Galor
