Author : Budi Guntoro

Summary : The study was conducted to determine the management dynamics of the Cattle Village System (CVS) in Bantul, Yogyakarta, Indonesia. The objectives were to: 1) describe the processes involved in group conflict and cooperation its management; 2) determine and analyze the nature of conflict and cooperation among members and within the group; 3) determine the factors that influence conflict and cooperation in a Cattle Village System; and 4) identify the consequences of conflict and cooperation on the stability of the Cattle Village System. The CVS groups are composed of Sidomaju, Sidorukun, Andinimulyo, and Empatlima, and were established in 1990. A total of 157 respondents selected by simple random smapling comprised the sample size. Data were gathered through and focused interviews, and secondary sources of information.