Goa Dairy Essay

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The role of Co-operative Societies in making Women Future visionaries: A case study on Goa Dairy`s initiative Teaching Note 1. Overview The case study on Goa Dairy’s initiative on the role of Co-Operative societies in making Women visionaries clearly depicts that how an organization like Goa Dairy stands out in comparison with other organizations, in terms of taking up social responsibilities and inculcating ‘Leadership’ which certainly reflects its organizational culture. The case talks about how Goa Dairy encourages the women participation as active and prominent members and also as potential leaders in the governance of various co-operative societies, unions and federations. It launched WDCLP program as a model project to strengthen the women participation in the dairy co-operative movement. The formation of common interest groups consisting primarily of women has had a considerable impact on their lives. The impact of SHG’s on women’s empowerment and social security has been continuously an improvement from the status quo, but there is a need for support in several areas which are analysed in this case study. The groups work on the principle of mutual help and works towards making every member of the group self-employed. Thus formation of such groups reflects culture of the organization and imparts leadership and motivational qualities in women. This case study also helps understand the various motivational concepts, working in teams, group formation and development, group decision making and also few basic approaches towards ‘Leadership’. 2. Issues raised in the case There are a number of issues that have been addressed in the case study and mostly coming from the perspective of Organizational Structure, leadership and Motivation concepts. Also there is much to be done in terms of strengthening women’s leadership, their confidence, their bargaining
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