Thesis Abstract

Abstract
This research project aims to conduct an appraisal of the activities and management methods of the Anammco Workers Multi-Purpose Co-operative Society. The study will delve into the various aspects of the co-operative society, including its organizational structure, membership demographics, financial management practices, and overall performance. By analyzing the activities and management methods of the Anammco Workers Multi-Purpose Co-operative Society, this research seeks to provide insights into the strengths and weaknesses of the co-operative society and make recommendations for improvement. The research will utilize a mixed-methods approach, combining both qualitative and quantitative research methods. Data will be collected through surveys, interviews, and document analysis to gain a comprehensive understanding of the co-operative society. The qualitative data will be analyzed thematically to identify key patterns and themes, while quantitative data will be analyzed using statistical methods to provide a more in-depth analysis of the co-operative society's performance. The findings of this research project will contribute to the existing literature on co-operative societies and provide valuable insights for the management of the Anammco Workers Multi-Purpose Co-operative Society. By examining the activities and management methods of the co-operative society, this research will shed light on the factors that contribute to its success or failure and provide recommendations for enhancing its effectiveness. Overall, this research project will provide a comprehensive appraisal of the activities and management methods of the Anammco Workers Multi-Purpose Co-operative Society. The findings of this study will not only benefit the co-operative society itself but also contribute to the broader understanding of co-operative societies in general. By identifying best practices and areas for improvement, this research aims to support the sustainable development and growth of the Anammco Workers Multi-Purpose Co-operative Society and similar organizations in the future.

Thesis Overview

1.0       INTRODUCTION

1.1   GENERAL INTRODUCTION

The population of this study is limited to the worker’s of ANAMMCO who come together of their own free will to form the ANAMMCO worker’s multipurpose co-operative society Ltd.  This is made up of people who voluntarily associated together as human beings on the basis of equality, for their social-economic interest.

Anammco worker’s multipurpose co-operative society limited has become co-operative that co-operation as a corrective measure to capitalism, has an ideological base that is rooted on democracy, caring and sharing.

The society was formed in August 11 1987 and was incorporated in 25 March 1988, with total membership of 415.  Activities of the society include: granting of loans to members, establishment of staff shop to sell commodities.

Presently, Anammco worker’s multi-purpose co-operative society has about 748 members, among them are 70 females and 678 males.

Anammco worker’s multipurpose co-operative society ltd has about N55,000,000 value of their Assets and N25,000,000 value of liabilities.

Co-operative as social economic society have their record books which they use to record all the financial transactions and the event in the society.  In Anammco multipurpose Limited, they use six record books among them are:-

A)     Committee minutes book

B)     General minute book

C)     Member’s register

D)     Cash book

E)      Personal ledger

F)      Attendance register