Coop 102

• Cooperative is an autonomous association of persons united voluntarily to meet their common economic, social, and cultural needs and aspirations through a jointly-owned and democratically-controlled enterprise.
• Cooperative values are based on self-help, self-responsibility, democracy, equality, equity and solidarity.
• Cooperative principles are guidelines by which cooperatives put their values into practice.
• Proper time management involves knowing how to allocate resources properly, including time, staff, and budget.
• Successful office managers are often tasked with juggling many responsibilities and must know how and when to delegate tasks and manage their time to avoid overloading themselves.
• Co-operatives are voluntary organizations, open to all persons able to use their services and willing to accept the responsibilities of membership, without gender, social, racial, political or religious discrimination.
• Co-operatives are democratic organizations controlled by their members, who actively participate in setting their policies and making decisions.
• Members contribute equitably to, and democratically control, the capital of their co-operative.
• At least part of that capital is usually the common property of the co-operative.
• Members usually receive limited compensation, if any, on capital subscribed as a condition of membership.
• Members allocate surpluses for any or all of the following purposes: developing their co-operative, possibly by setting up reserves, part of which at least would be indivisible; benefiting members in proportion to their transactions with the co-operative; and supporting other activities approved by the membership.
• Co-operatives are autonomous, self-help organizations controlled by their members.
• If co-operatives enter into agreements with other organizations, including governments, or raise capital from external sources, they do so on terms that ensure democratic control by their members and maintain their co-operative autonomy.
• Cooperative is an autonomous association of persons united voluntarily to meet their common economic, social, and cultural needs and aspirations through a jointly-owned and democratically-controlled enterprise.
• Cooperative values are based on self-help, self-responsibility, democracy, equality, equity and solidarity.
• Cooperative principles are guidelines by which cooperatives put their values into practice.
• The Board of Directors hires a Manager to supervise the daily operations of the cooperative in a primary cooperative.
• The history of office management dates back to the early 1900s when secretaries typically performed essential office work like typing, filing, and bookkeeping.
• Time management is critical for office managers because it enables them to prioritize and complete tasks efficiently.
• As owners of the business, the members are the decision makers in a primary cooperative.
• Office managers lead a group of office staff, decide who does what, hire and train people, and assign tasks and projects.
• With technological advancements and the prevalence of telecommunication, office management shifted towards collaboration, communication, and a focus on employee well-being.
• While formal education is important, an individual’s skills and experience may be just as significant for a successful career as an office manager.
• Organizational skills are essential for any office manager.
• Office management refers to the administration of key processes related to running an office.
• A combination of education, certification, and other relevant experience can be a significant advantage in a competitive job market.
• Office management includes overseeing scheduling, planning, organizing, staffing, budgeting, communication, and problem-solving tasks.
• Office managers have many tasks that require problem-solving.
• The Model Organizational Structure of Primary Cooperatives requires all primary cooperatives regardless of its types to comply with the Model Organizational Structure of Primary Cooperatives.
• Some employers may prefer candidates with additional certifications, such as a Certified Office Manager (COM) certification by the International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP) or a Certified Manager (CM) certification by the Institute of Certified Professional Managers (ICPM).
• An office manager oversees and checks the way things work in an office, especially to make them better in terms of time, money, and productivity.
• Leffingwell and Robinson defined “Office Management as the art of guiding the personnel of the office in the use of materials, methods, machines and equipment appropriate to their environment in order to achieve its specific purpose.
• An Office is a part of an organization where records of activities are kept and clerical operations are carried on.
• Members control their cooperative through a Board of Directors that they elect from among themselves.
• Over time, businesses grew more complex, as did the roles and responsibilities of office managers.
• Office managers typically require an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in business administration, management, or a related field.
• These certifications demonstrate an additional level of expertise and professionalism in office management.
• Effective office managers need strong communication skills to interact with customers, colleagues, vendors, and other stakeholders.
• The Board of Directors makes the policies subject to approval of the members through the General Assembly in a primary cooperative.
• Office managers may also have relevant work experience in the field or a similar role in place of formal education.