Particularidades inerentes ao modelo de gestão de um empreendimento de economia solidária: um estudo de caso

Abstract

This research was developed with the purpose of evaluating the existence of specific particularities in the management model applied on a solidary economy business. Every organization presupposes the existence of a formal or informal set of management practices, principles, rules and tools that hold their management operations and processes, which are understood as their administration model. This work was developed through the case study method, by means of a qualitative research of exploratory character. The interviewees for the study were all part of the Collegiate Commission that administrates the organization and, with the objective of polishing the model study, the number of people interviewed was broadened to the other collaborators, partners and associates of the Project, totaling 17 statements. The collection of the data was made through semi-structured interviews, direct observation and documental exam. The data were analyzed based in the content analysis. In terms of the result evaluation one should recognize that it is still needed evaluation indicators and that it is much harder to measure and control development and results within non-profit organizations than in companies. Regardless, this work made it possible to identify the principles and practices adopted in the business administration, with the enlightenment of the theoretical fundamentation used for the study case, and to identify the seven particularities of the late management model, highlighting the following: theoretical and practical foundations of the Project constitution, with the adequate adaptations to the local peculiarities; formation practices that will guide the entrance of the associates into the organization; emphasis in the direct commercialization of the production by the own producers, without mediators; collegiate administration through management practices built by the own producers; project administration by means of Commissions; participative administration of the trade points by the own producers plus contribution and importance of the partnerships for the good development of the business