Mondragon

Author : Sharryn Kasmir
Publisher : SUNY Press
Page : 268 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 1996-01-01
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 0791430030

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The Myth of Mondragon by Sharryn Kasmir Pdf

This is the first critical account of the internationally renowned Mondragon cooperatives of the Basque region of Spain. The Mondragon cooperatives are seen as the leading alternative model to standard industrial organization; they are considered to be the most successful example of democratic decision making and worker ownership. However, the author argues that the vast scholarly and popular literature on Mondragon idealizes the cooperatives by falsely portraying them as apolitical institutions and by ignoring the experiences of shop floor workers. She shows how this creation of an idealized image of the cooperatives is part of a new global ideology that promotes cooperative labor-management relations in order to discredit labor unions and working-class organizations; this constitutes what she calls the "myth" of Mondragon.

Author : Sharryn Kasmir
Publisher : SUNY Press
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 1996-07-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0791430049

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The Myth of Mondragon by Sharryn Kasmir Pdf

This is the first critical account of the internationally renowned Mondragon cooperatives of the Basque region of Spain. The Mondragon cooperatives are seen as the leading alternative model to standard industrial organization; they are considered to be the most successful example of democratic decision making and worker ownership. However, the author argues that the vast scholarly and popular literature on Mondragon idealizes the cooperatives by falsely portraying them as apolitical institutions and by ignoring the experiences of shop floor workers. She shows how this creation of an idealized image of the cooperatives is part of a new global ideology that promotes cooperative labor-management relations in order to discredit labor unions and working-class organizations; this constitutes what she calls the "myth" of Mondragon.

Author : William Foote Whyte,Kathleen King Whyte
Publisher : Cornell University Press
Page : 350 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2014-10-15
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780801471728

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Making Mondragón by William Foote Whyte,Kathleen King Whyte Pdf

Since its founding in 1956 in Spain's Basque region, the Mondragón Corporation has been a touchstone for the international cooperative movement. Its nearly three hundred companies and organizations span areas from finance to education. In its industrial sector Mondragón has had a rich experience over many years in manufacturing products as varied as furniture, kitchen equipment, machine tools, and electronic components and in printing, shipbuilding, and metal smelting. Making Mondragón is a groundbreaking look at the history of worker ownership in the Spanish cooperative. First published in 1988, it remains the best source for those looking to glean a rich body of ideas for potential adaptation and implementation elsewhere from Mondragón's long and varied experience. This second edition, published in 1991, takes into account the major structural and strategic changes that were being implemented in 1990 to allow the enterprise to compete successfully in the European common market. Mondragón has created social inventions and developed social structures and social processes that have enabled it to overcome some of the major obstacles faced by other worker cooperatives in the past. William Foote Whyte and Kathleen King Whyte describe the creation and evolution of the Mondragón cooperatives, how they have changed through decades of experience, and how they have struggled to maintain a balance between their social commitments and economic realities. The lessons of Mondragón apply most clearly to worker cooperatives and other employee-owned firms, but also extend to regional development and stimulating and supporting entrepreneurship, whatever the form of ownership.

Author : William Foote Whyte,Kathleen King Whyte
Publisher : Cornell University Press
Page : 350 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2014-09-09
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780801471735

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Making Mondragón by William Foote Whyte,Kathleen King Whyte Pdf

Since its founding in 1956 in Spain's Basque region, the Mondragón Corporation has been a touchstone for the international cooperative movement. Its nearly three hundred companies and organizations span areas from finance to education. In its industrial sector Mondragón has had a rich experience over many years in manufacturing products as varied as furniture, kitchen equipment, machine tools, and electronic components and in printing, shipbuilding, and metal smelting. Making Mondragón is a groundbreaking look at the history of worker ownership in the Spanish cooperative. First published in 1988, it remains the best source for those looking to glean a rich body of ideas for potential adaptation and implementation elsewhere from Mondragón's long and varied experience. This second edition, published in 1991, takes into account the major structural and strategic changes that were being implemented in 1990 to allow the enterprise to compete successfully in the European common market. Mondragón has created social inventions and developed social structures and social processes that have enabled it to overcome some of the major obstacles faced by other worker cooperatives in the past. William Foote Whyte and Kathleen King Whyte describe the creation and evolution of the Mondragón cooperatives, how they have changed through decades of experience, and how they have struggled to maintain a balance between their social commitments and economic realities. The lessons of Mondragón apply most clearly to worker cooperatives and other employee-owned firms, but also extend to regional development and stimulating and supporting entrepreneurship, whatever the form of ownership.

Author : George Cheney
Publisher : Cornell University Press
Page : 211 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2018-08-06
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781501721113

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Values at Work by George Cheney Pdf

Values at Work is an analysis of organizational dynamics with wide-ranging implications in an age of market globalization. It looks at the challenges businesses face to maintain people-oriented work systems while remaining successful in the larger economy. George Cheney revisits the famous Mondragón worker-owned-and-governed cooperatives in the Basque Country of Spain to examine how that collection of innovative and democratic businesses is responding to the broad trend of marketization. The Mondragón cooperatives are changing in important ways as a direct result of both external pressures to be more competitive and the rise of consumerism, as well as through the modification of internal policies toward greater efficiency. One of the most remarkable aspects of the changes is that some of the same business slogans now heard around the globe are being adopted in this set of organizations renowned for its strongly held internal values, such as participatory democracy, solidarity, and equality. Instead of emphasizing the special or unique qualities of the Mondragón experience, this book demonstrates the case's relevance to trends in all sectors and across the industrialized world.

Author : Charles L. Briggs,Julián Josué Vigil
Publisher : University of Arizona Press
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2022-08-16
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780816550418

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The Lost Gold Mine of Juan Mondragón by Charles L. Briggs,Julián Josué Vigil Pdf

Spanish and English version of Historia de la mina perdida de Juan Mondragón, with editorial matter in English. Includes bibliographical references (p. [249-262]) and index.

Author : Sharon J. Mondragon
Publisher : Thorndike Press Large Print
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2023-06-28
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9798885788687

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The Unlikely Yarn of the Dragon Lady by Sharon J. Mondragon Pdf

Author : Amanda Latinne
Publisher : Intersentia Uitgevers N V
Page : 156 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2014-07
Category : Law
ISBN : 1780682514

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The Mondragon Cooperatives by Amanda Latinne Pdf

This book is a critical reflection on the origin and further development of one of the most highly-praised cooperative enterprises in the world: the Mondragon cooperatives in the Spanish Basque Country. At a time when many people regard cooperative entrepreneurship as an ethically sound economic alternative to the traditional organization of companies and businesses, the book draws attention to the unavoidable impact of globalization, which not only affects the workers' involvement and participation in cooperative enterprises, but also their employment itself. (Series: Publications on Labour Law - Vol. 3)

Author : Henk Thomas,Chris Logan
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2017-09-22
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781351358880

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Mondragon by Henk Thomas,Chris Logan Pdf

This book, first published in 1982, summarises the history and organisation of the group of co-operatives centred in Mondragon. The study makes an in-depth analysis of its economic aspects, including employment creation and manpower planning, the raising of financial resources and planning of investments, problems of earnings differentials, and the incentives that can be derived from worker-ownership. In particular, the authors examine the operation of the self-management system and Mondragon’s production efficiently.

Author : Open University. Co-operatives Research Unit
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 142 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 1982
Category : Cooperation
ISBN : MSU:31293106807666

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Mondragon Co-operatives, Myth Or Model by Open University. Co-operatives Research Unit Pdf

Conference report on the Mondragon cooperative experience in Spain - examines the historical and ideologycal background, origins, membership growth, activities (incl. Production cooperatives, cooperative marketing, credit cooperatives, cooperative education, leadership development, etc.), financing, role for trade unions and impact on employment creation, labour relations and workers control; discusses the political aspects and cultural factors contributing to the success and lessons for the UK. References.

Author : Keith Bradley,Alan Gelb
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 1982
Category : Cooperative societies
ISBN : IND:30000065678264

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Motivation and Control in the Mondragon Experiment by Keith Bradley,Alan Gelb Pdf

Author : Christopher S. Axworthy,University of Saskatchewan. Centre for the Study of Co-operatives
Publisher : Saskatoon : Centre for the Study of Co-operatives, Diefenbaker Centre, University of Saskatchewan
Page : 56 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 1985
Category : Cooperative societies
ISBN : CORNELL:31924003418799

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Worker Co-operatives in Mondragon, the U.K. and France by Christopher S. Axworthy,University of Saskatchewan. Centre for the Study of Co-operatives Pdf

Author : Thaddeus John Sarnacki
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 1965
Category : Electronic
ISBN : MSU:31293017478235

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Magdalena Mondragon Aguirre, Her Novels and Plays by Thaddeus John Sarnacki Pdf

Author : Jennifer Mondragon,Jeff Mondragon
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Marine algae
ISBN : UCSD:31822031928211

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Seaweeds of the Pacific Coast by Jennifer Mondragon,Jeff Mondragon Pdf

"Created for those who work and play on the shores and in the shallow subtidal of the Pacific, this easy-to-use field guide is suitable for amateurs and professionals alike. Featuring a "quick key" and filled with interesting details, this comprehensive book will enable you to readily identify 128 species of nmarine algae commonly found along the coast from Alaska to Baja California. Each species is accompanied by at least one color photograph, and text that covers identifying characteristics, range, and habit. Contains 138 color photographs, 14 line drawings that illustrate algal structures and life cycles, 3 easy-to-use keys to help sort and identify specimens and 9 recipes for cooking with seaweed." -- Amazon.com viewed March 30, 2021.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 976 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 1887
Category : Electronic
ISBN : BSB:BSB11548200

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