Understand the Meaning of Togetherness in Credit Cooperative Financial Management

Abstrak

The principle of togetherness in cooperatives can be interpreted as joint work by all
members of the cooperative. In cooperative financial management, it is important to
prioritize cooperative ideals in the aspect of togetherness. This study aims to understand
the meaning of togetherness in Swastiastu Credit Cooperative's financial management. This
research was conducted by exploring the understanding of the meaning of togetherness in
the financial management of the Swastiastu Credit Cooperative. This phenomenological
qualitative research aims to understand the response to the existence of humans/society,
as well as experiences that are understood in interacting. Data collection is done by
interview, observation, and documentation. Research data analysis consists of data
organization, reading data, creating narratives, and participant experience reports. The
results of the study show that the meaning of togetherness is to prioritize solidarity and
participation of cooperative members to build cooperatives and prioritize members