"Cooperatives are the exceptional type of organization because of their purpose for existence. They run their business based on predetermine norms called cooperative value and principles. In point of fact, if they depart from this so-called value system, there is no cooperative continuation hereafter. The one of the special feature behind this body is the owner (member) plays a dual role with it, as the owner and foremost customer segment. Because of those surroundings they cannot construct profit maximization as an organizational objective. But they have to earn a profit for the survival and long term advancement. Because of this foundation and special purpose for existence, they can be recognized as \u201Ccooperative business\u201D. This special entity performance must be measured through unique mechanism appropriate to the entity. Under this article suggests a new mechanism for that purpose by considering business and cooperative performances." . . "1"^^ . "V" . "De Alwis, Adambarage Chamaru" . . . "The New Mechanism for the Performance Evaluation of Cooperatives"@en . "Praha" . . . "Cooperatives, Values, Principles. Performance"@en . "The New Mechanism for the Performance Evaluation of Cooperatives" . . "The New Mechanism for the Performance Evaluation of Cooperatives" . "978-1-61804-122-7" . . "154043" . "RIV/70883521:28120/12:43869265!RIV13-MSM-28120___" . "Cooperatives are the exceptional type of organization because of their purpose for existence. They run their business based on predetermine norms called cooperative value and principles. In point of fact, if they depart from this so-called value system, there is no cooperative continuation hereafter. The one of the special feature behind this body is the owner (member) plays a dual role with it, as the owner and foremost customer segment. Because of those surroundings they cannot construct profit maximization as an organizational objective. But they have to earn a profit for the survival and long term advancement. Because of this foundation and special purpose for existence, they can be recognized as \u201Ccooperative business\u201D. This special entity performance must be measured through unique mechanism appropriate to the entity. Under this article suggests a new mechanism for that purpose by considering business and cooperative performances."@en . . "6"^^ . "Zl\u00EDn" . . "Advances in Environment, Biotechnology and Biomedicine" . . "2012-09-20+02:00"^^ . "The New Mechanism for the Performance Evaluation of Cooperatives"@en . "De Alwis, Adambarage Chamaru" . . "28120" . . . . "[3B0969541FFB]" . "RIV/70883521:28120/12:43869265" . . "1"^^ . "WSEAS Press" .