Empreendedorismo social: uma análise do contexto cooperativista na cidade de Oeiras-PI

Abstract

This monograph aims to understand how social entrepreneurship is perceived within the cooperative context of Oeiras-PI, as well as its development as an alternative to traditional entrepreneurship methods. To achieve the established objectives, a theoretical research was initially conducted on entrepreneurship, social entrepreneurship, and cooperativism. The study is based on a case study approach, involving a thorough data analysis while emphasizing originality, and is classified as descriptive research due to the detailed description of data obtained through a questionnaire applied to the members of Cooperativa Renascer Oeiras. The results indicate that members have a reasonable level of knowledge about cooperative principles and understand the positive impact of the cooperative on the local environment, particularly in raising awareness about recycling for environmental preservation, which consequently generates income for the members. The study concludes that cooperative principles are known and applied in proportion to the members' understanding. However, the cooperative initiative faces challenges regarding adhesion and retention, which is believed to be due to the community’s limited knowledge of cooperative principles.