Desafios na autogestão de uma associação de catadores de material reciclável

Abstract

This paper attempts to make an analysis of an association of waste pickers, showing the difficulties in its operation, with respect to its management. From a theoretical framework of Solidarity, Associative Economics and Management theories about gestionárias forms, leadership and conflict, the research sought to assess the types of management practiced within the association (hetero or self-management), forms of leadership and identify any conflicts. Field research was conducted through participant observation and semi-structured interviews. From the research material and the examination in the light of the theory view, we concluded the administrative weakness as a hindrance to the development of the group showing a difference between these forms of managing a company or enterprise of solidarity economy.