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Reduced Need for Supervision in Worker-Owned Cooperatives
A significant operational difference in worker-owned cooperatives is that they require fewer supervisors and managers than conventional firms. Case studies indicate that because the workers are also the owners, they tend to work more intensely and require less direct oversight.
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