| dc.description.abstract | Sharia cooperative practices in Jember Regency, Indonesia generally do not perform well. This study
explores the Islamic Cooperative Institution (ICI) practices based on management functions, the role of
stakeholders, and sharia compliance at ICI in the Jember Regency.
Method: This research uses a qualitative method with a case study approach. Data mining using in-depth
interviews with seven informants managing the ICI who are still active and an informant from the Cooperatives
and MSMEs Office in Jember Regency
Findings: The results show that the ICI in Jember Regency is still not operational using the sharia concept because
there are weaknesses and limitations in the application of sharia rules, especially knowledge and understanding of
the concept of Islamic finance. Therefore, the proposed study model focuses on strengthening institutions so that
ICI can maintain its sustainability. The proposed model also links the involvement of the government and
universities.
Originality: This study proposes a model for strengthening sharia cooperative institutions that relevant parties can
adopt in developing suitable sharia practices in various regions in Indonesia and even the world.
Implication: Increasing the role of the government in providing training to ICI administrators or managers to
improve the implementation of management functions so that ICIs have a good performance. | en_US |
