Strategic Analysis of Agricultural Entrepreneurial Cooperative Formation in Kermanshah Province
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The purpose of this feasibility study was to determine potential of establishing agricultural entrepreneurial cooperative using SWOT analysis. The population comprised of entrepreneurs and specialist in the field of agriculture (N=28). Data was collected using interview and structured questionnaire. The content analysis of data revealed that opportunities for establishing agricultural entrepreneurial cooperatives are: the existence of annual entrepreneurship exhibitions and fairs, using low interest loans, and a high rate of job seekers in agriculture. The threats included: lack of effective management in related offices, Beurocracy in agricultural production market, and weak national policies related to producers, entrepreneurs, and entrepreneurship. The strength included: entrepreneurs demand for marketing, distribution, and exports of agricultural production, promoting safe food by entrepreneurs, and diversity of entrepreneurial activities in agriculture. Finally, weaknesses included: lack of cooperation from management panel in the cooperative, lack of monitoring by responsible parties, and negative attitude of entrepreneurs towards cooperatives. The best strategy recommended for cooperative formation lies in conservative area (WO). This means that although there are weaknesses, there are appropriate opportunities in establishing entrepreneurial cooperatives.
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Persian
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Journal of Studies in Entrepreneurship and Sustainable Agricultural Development, Volume:3 Issue: 1, 2016
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79 to 95
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