Socio-economic drivers of entrepreneurial capacity building in cooperative associations: institutional and strategic dimensions
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cooperative associations, entrepreneurial capacity, institutional environment, socio-economic mechanism, strategic management, governance innovationAbstract
This study examines the socio-economic drivers of entrepreneurial capacity building in cooperative associations, with particular emphasis on institutional and strategic dimensions. Using a mixed-methods approach that integrates institutional theory, stakeholder-oriented cooperative theory, and strategic management perspectives, the research identifies three interconnected analytical layers shaping cooperative entrepreneurial capacity: the institutional environment, socio-economic mechanisms, and strategic capabilities. The analysis reveals that the regulative, normative, and cognitive institutional pillars fundamentally determine the entrepreneurial potential of cooperatives, while socio-economic mechanisms such as human capital development, financial capacity building, social capital accumulation, and innovation ecosystem integration serve as transmission channels converting institutional conditions into organizational capabilities. The study proposes an integrated framework demonstrating that governance innovation, market strategy, and a distinctive collective entrepreneurial orientation constitute the strategic foundations of cooperative performance. The practical implications are particularly relevant for transition economies where institutional infrastructure and organizational capabilities require simultaneous development to unlock cooperative entrepreneurial potential.
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