Contribution of Rural Cooperatives in Community Dedelopment in Iran: A case study of Garmsar

Yes

b . Yes , but sometimes it lags behind

c . No

4 ) Are members encouraged to periodically measure their level of skill acquisition

a . Yes

b . Yes , but it is not mandatory

c . No

5 ) Which is the most effective learning tool in helping members gain new skill-sets

a . workshops

b . computer-based learning

c . one-on-one training

C- Community Power (5 Questions

1 ) Community power , according to you is

a . The ability of a community to work together for mutual progress

b . The ability of a

community to respect each other as equals

c . Both of the above

2 ) Are team building exercises conducted to improve coordination among members

a . Yes

b . Yes , but not a regular basis

c . No

3 ) Have things changed in terms of productivity , as a result of community power

a . Yes

b . Yes , but only to a negligible extent

c . No

4 ) Have crime rates reduced as a result of community power and cooperative benefit sharing

a . Yes

b . Hard to say

c . No

5 ) How has the power of community influenced your hopes of socio-economic development in Garmsar

a . Very optimistic of the future

b . Ambivalent

c . Still worried and uncertain

D- Community Participation (6 Questions

1 ) How often do members gather together to host events that foster a sense of community

a . Once a month

b . Once a fortnight

c . Once a week

2 ) What kinds of events are hosted to improve participation

a . Cultural events

b . Outdoor activities

c . Family dinners /picnics

3 ) Do you feel that the current generation is more community oriented than the previous

a . Yes

b . Hard to say

c . No

4 ) Do you encourage family and friends to be part of the rural cooperative

a . No

b . Sometimes

c . Often

5 ) Which method has been very effective in improving...