Classification of Cooperatives, Presenting It as a Complex Phenomenon and a Cooperative Social and Corporate Entrepreneur

Abstract

The present study reviews the classification and typology of cooperatives. The main goal is to prove that there are different tools, approaches and criteria for systematizing the types of cooperatives. Different classifications of cooperatives by type provide a lot of information related to the illumination, more precise understanding and explanation of the behavior, structure, specialization or broad diversification of the cooperative. The types of cooperatives were also examined, as a more complex set/system of characterizing criteria, give additional, even more complete, comprehensive and in-depth information about the cooperative.