Identifying and Classifying the Competencies of Managers in Cooperatives

The purpose of this study was to determine the competence in cooperative management and to identify and categorize the competencies of cooperative managers. In order to achieve this goal, a qualitative research approach has been used. To formulate the research framework, the first literature and the history of managerial competence development with emphasis on the competence of cooperative managers, then the framework for the implementation of the interview were formulated and interviews and content analysis, data and research data were collected. The statistical population of the research were experts in the field of cooperative management, which was selected by a targeted sampling method of 7 people with academic-managerial characteristics. The findings of the theoretical part were finalized with their co-authorship. The findings of this research showed that addressing the competencies of managers and developing competencies is one of the strategic paths of sustainable development and profitability of cooperatives. The findings also indicated that the competencies of the cooperative managers could be categorized and explained in three parts of their management, management, and business management. The results of this study indicated that competencies should be defined and explained in order to develop the competence of cooperative managers, and should be developed with methods and practices such as education, counseling, management and research.