한국 사회적협동조합 이사회의 운영 특성이 조직의 성과에 미치는 영향: 경남지역 사회적협동조합 이사들의 인식을 중심으로

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The purpose of this study is to empirically examine the impact of board operation characteristics on the organizational performance of social cooperatives, and to propose policy implications for enhancing performance and ensuring sustainability. To this end, a survey was conducted with 289 board members from 72 social cooperatives located in Gyeongsangnam-do Province, South Korea. The characteristics of board operations were categorized into formal and substantive attributes, and their influence on organizational performance was analyzed. The analysis produced the following key findings: First, the frequency of board meetings, level of board participation, and transparency of information disclosure were found to have a statistically significant positive effect on economic performance. Second, board participation, participation in board member education, and transparency of information disclosure also had a significant positive effect on social performance, with information transparency emerging as the most influential factor. Third, the findings suggest that for improving organizational performance, qualitative operational elements—such as active board engagement, education-driven capacity building, and transparent disclosure—are more critical than structural or formal components. Based on these results, this study offers practical insights for developing effective operational strategies and enhancing organizational performance in social cooperatives.

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