Co-operation

=Co-operation (n=10)=


 * Definition1:** Cooperation, co-operation or coöperation[1] is the practice of individuals or larger societal entities working in common with mutually agreed-upon goals and possibly methods, instead of working separately in competition, and in which the success of one is dependent and contingent upon the success of another.
 * Source:** http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cooperation
 * Focus:** Social Science


 * Definition 2:** Two parties cooperate if they work together or at least share information, yielding equal benefits to both sides.
 * Source:** http://davinci.newcs.uwindsor.ca/~acsodan/others/publications/fair.htm
 * Focus:** n/a


 * Definition 3:** Cooperation, co-operation, or coöperation[1] is the process of working or acting together, which can be accomplished by both intentional and non-intentional agents. In its simplest form it involves things working in harmony, side by side, while in its more complicated forms, it can involve something as complex as the inner workings of a human being or even the social patterns of a nation. It is the alternative to working separately in competition.
 * Source:** http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cooperation
 * Focus:** Social Science


 * Definition 4:** Cooperation is the common effort of a group for their mutual benefit. Cooperation is teamwork. Cooperation is working together peacefully.
 * Source:** http://www.k12.hi.us/~mkunimit/cooperation.htm
 * Focus:** Education


 * Definition 5:** Cooperation (joint operation or action) "their cooperation with us was essential for the success of our mission" cooperation (the practice of cooperating) "economic cooperation"; "they agreed on a policy of cooperation"
 * Source:** http://wordnet.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=cooperation
 * Focus:** Broad


 * Definition 6:** Cooperation-animals working together toward a common end or purpose.
 * Source:** http://library.thinkquest.org/J0111642/a_glossary_of_terms.htm
 * Focus:** Ecology


 * Definition 7:** Cooperation - A group of libraries banded together by an agreement which states common services to be provided, such as cooperative book buying, cataloging, and reference service
 * Source:** http://www.odl.state.ok.us/servlibs/l-files/glossc.htm
 * Focus:** Library Science


 * Definition 8:** Cooperation: In cooperation, disputants work together to solve a mutual problem. According to Morton Deutsch, (Resolution of Conflict, 1973) a cooperative situation is one in which the goals of the participants are so linked that any participant can attain his goal if, and only if, the others with whom he is linked can attain their goals. It is contrasted with a competitive approach, in which it is assumed that it is impossible to win unless the other side loses.
 * Source:** http://iboinstitute.org/mod/glossary/view.php?id=64&mode=approval&hook=ALL&sortkey=CREATION&sortorder=asc&fullsearch=0&page=4
 * Focus:** Law

Word Tutor: cooperation - IN BRIEF: The act of working together.
 * Definition 9** - Behaviour exhibited by individuals working together towards goals that can be shared. There is much debate concerning the relative merits of cooperation and competition in facilitating learning. Many conditions contain both competitive and cooperative elements, and it is not easy to decide which is more beneficial. In team sports, each performer has to learn to play cooperatively, as well as to express a desire for defeating opponents. Generally, cooperation requires a greater degree of maturation and intellectual development than competition. See also social interactive force. Compare competition.
 * Source:** http://www.answers.com/topic/cooperation
 * Focus:** Sports Science and Medicine:


 * Definition 10:** The act of cooperating, or of operating together to one end; joint operation; concurrent effort or labor. 2. The association of a number of persons for their benefit.
 * Source:** http://www.brainyquote.com/words/co/cooperation148026.html
 * Focus:** Broad