Analysis of a management practices and cooperative strength

Results from a recent survey of Oklahoma and Texas agricultural cooperative managers are analyzed to compare management characteristics, concerns and strategies associated with cooperative strength. The results indicated differences between the views of managers from strong cooperatives versus those that were weaker with regard to identification of critical issues, management strategy, and their attitude toward government programs. The manager's use of strategic planning and the equity redemption policies of the firm were also found to vary between stronger and weaker cooperatives.