Identifying and Prioritizing Effective Factors on Development of Agricultural Cooperatives

The purpose of this research was to identify and prioritize factors influencing the development of agricultural cooperatives. All agricultural cooperative members (N=88) were included in this study. They were selected through simple random sampling method. Data were collected using an instrument developed by the researchers to accomplish the objectives of the study. Face and content validity were established using a panel of experts. The reliability of the instrument was determined through chornbach's alpha Coefficient (0.85). The data were examined by using AHP technique (Analytical Hierarchy Process) and Expert Choice Software. Based on the results, educational factor was the main factor by ratio of 425 and the personality factor by ratio of 355, social-cultural factor by ratio of 329, management factor by ratio of 275 and economic factor by ratio of 204 were the most important factors for development of agricultural cooperatives in Iran, respectively.