Investigating the role of cooperatives in the reproduction of social capital and its relationship with the productivity

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1 Department of Social Sciences, Faculty of Literature and Humanities, University of Ferdowsi, Mashhad, Iran

2 Department of History, Faculty of Literature and Humanities, University of Ferdowsi, Mashhad, Iran

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The objective of this study is to examine the role of cooperatives in fostering social capital and its impact on the productivity of cooperative members in society. A survey method was utilized to investigate the pre- and post-membership social capital status, as well as the productivity of 340 members belonging to 85 active cooperative companies in Bojnord city. Spielberg's 9-dimensional measurement framework was employed to assess social capital, while Hersey and Goldsmith's 7-dimensional measurement framework was used to evaluate the human resource productivity of cooperative members. The research findings demonstrate that all dimensions of social capital increased after joining the cooperative, with an overall increase of 18.3% in social capital reported by all respondents. Additionally, 90.6% of the participants experienced an increase in social capital after becoming members. Furthermore, the results reveal that individuals holding managerial positions within the cooperative exhibit higher levels of social capital. Regarding the relationship between social capital and productivity, the findings indicate that members with higher social capital demonstrate higher productivity levels. In other words, social conditions, including the social capital of members, influence the economic variable of productivity.

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Social Capital Management
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July 2023
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