The study was conducted to enhance the Performance of Co-operative society through the Application of co-operative principles (A case study of Selected Co-operative in Enugu South Local government of Enugu State).

In pursuance of thi9s investigation research objectives and were formulated.  Both primary and secondary data were collected, and the data were then presented, analysed interpret using textual, tables etc.

Based on the above, it was found out that no genuine co-operative could do without the co-operative principles.  The negligence over the principles of co-operative had made the co-operative societies not to function the way it ought to.  In carrying out the research, it was found out that to enhance the performance of co-operative societies.  Through the application of the principle interpretation of the principle should be well known to members.  It should not be ignored.  Members of the co-operative should show concern to the principles of co-operatives.

A copy of the co-operative law should be made bay and well understood by the members.

Constant supervision is important in order to keep the society going.  There is every tendency to teach and educate the members on co-operative education.

With reference to the funding, the researcher recommends the above solution to be applying in co-operative organisation and with that there should be increase in quantity in those societies.

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Certification

Dedication

Acknowledgement

Abstract

Table of contents

1.1 Background of the Study

1.2 Statement of the Problem

1.3 Objective of the Study

1.4 Significant of the Study

1.5 Scope and Limitation of Study

1.6 Definition of the Term

1.7 Research Questions

2.1 Nature of co-operative Societies

2.2 Evolution of Co-operative Principle

2.3.1 Co-operative Principles

2.3.2 Voluntary and Open membership

2.3.3 Democratic Member Control

2.3.4 Member Economic Participation

2.3.5 Autonomy and Independence

2.3.6 Education, Training and Information 

2.3.7 Co-operation among Co-operative

2.3.8 Concern for Community

2.3.9 Important of Principle

2.3.10 Problem of Co-operative Principle

3.1 Research Methodology and Design

3.2 Sample Size and Sampling Technique

3.3 Sources of Data

3.4 Method of collection

3.5 Method of Analysis

4.1 Data presentation

4.2 Data analysis

4.3 Data Interpretation

5.1 Summary

5.2 Recommendations

5.3 Conclusion