Communications - Scientific Letters of the University of Zilina 2015, 17(4):53-59 | DOI: 10.26552/com.C.2015.4.53-59

Proposal of Model for Effective Management of Cooperation Activities in Slovak Companies

Josef Vodak1, Jakub Soviar1, Viliam Lendel1, Michal Varmus1
1 Department of Management Theories, Faculty of Management Science and Informatics, University of Zilina, Slovakia

Aim of this article is to offer a proposal for effective planning and organization of cooperation activities in a company, based on a comprehensive analysis of scientific literature and performed empirical research in Slovak republic. The article thus provides a tool for company managers for managing their cooperation activities. Use of this tool is meant to help minimize occurrence of conflict situations and to support smooth progress of cooperation activities from the organizational and planning perspective.

Keywords: cooperation; cooperation activities; cooperation management; planning; organization

Published: December 31, 2015  Show citation

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Vodak, J., Soviar, J., Lendel, V., & Varmus, M. (2015). Proposal of Model for Effective Management of Cooperation Activities in Slovak Companies. Communications - Scientific Letters of the University of Zilina, 17(4), 53-59. doi: 10.26552/com.C.2015.4.53-59
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