Evaluating the Success of Sharia Cooperative Conversion in Aceh through the ADKAR Model
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https://doi.org/10.35870/emt.v9i3.4260Keywords:
Sharia Cooperative, ADKAR Model, Conversion, Change Management, Sharia EconomyAbstract
This study analyzes the successful conversion of conventional cooperatives to sharia cooperatives in Aceh Province using the ADKAR (Awareness, Desire, Knowledge, Ability, Reinforcement) change management model. The conversion of sharia cooperatives in Aceh is part of the implementation of Qanun No. 11/2018 concerning Sharia Financial Institutions, which requires all financial institutions in Aceh to operate according to sharia principles. This study used a qualitative approach, with data collected through structured interviews with managers and members of sharia cooperatives in Aceh. Thematic analysis was used to identify factors that influence the success of the conversion process. The results showed that the awareness of administrators and members is still uneven due to lack of socialization, which affects the willingness to change. Knowledge of the principles and mechanisms of sharia cooperatives needs to be improved through more intensive training and mentoring. The ability to implement change is also a major challenge that needs to be addressed through practical training and mentoring. Reinforcement in the form of reward systems, evaluation, and a supportive organizational culture are still weak and need to be strengthened to sustain change. This study recommends improved communication, contextual training, motivational incentives, and the development of a comprehensive reinforcement system to support the successful conversion of sharia cooperatives in Aceh. These findings theoretically expand our understanding of how to apply the ADKAR model in the context of Islamic, values-based financial institutions. They also emphasize the importance of integrating a change management approach with Islamic economic principles during institutional transformation.
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