Penelitian Survei Penerapan Prinsip-Prinsip Koperasi pada Koperasi Simpan Pinjam di Kab. Jepara

Abstract

Credit Unions (KSP) and Savings and Loans Unit (USP) is a type of cooperative the most numerous compared to other types of cooperatives. However, in practice allegedly irregularities legislation. In fact, so that cooperatives can perform its role as the pillar of the economy and improve people's welfare, should run the cooperative principles. In general, the research aims to explain the importance of applying the principles of the cooperative savings and credit cooperatives. While specifically, the purpose of the study is to report on the implementation of the seven cooperative principles in KSP / USP of Jepara. The study design with the survey. The study population was KSP / USP of Jepara (number of cooperatives by December 2011 number 633). The sampling method is simple random sampling. Descriptive method with quantitative analysis. The results showed that the general application of the principles of the cooperative at a level good enough. The principle of the weak among the principles of education and training, autonomy and independence and control by members.While the strong principles is voluntary and open membership, economic participation and cooperation among cooperatives. Results are expected to be a material reflection for the cooperative to return to the identity of cooperatives should be.