Management of the association formation process

Purpose: The aim of the paper is to identify the process of creating an association and to define a model of the process of creating an association that is registered in the National Court Register, as well as to show the role played by the entity managing this process. On this basis the author attempts to answer the research questions: What is the correct model of the association formation process and whether, and if so, to what extent the activities undertaken by the entity managing the association formation process affect the possibility of its creation and the subsequent functioning of the association? Design/methodology/approach: In order to search for evidence to answer the research questions, the method of legal analysis (normative methodology) anchored in the theory of organisation and management was used, as appropriate for analysing a phenomenon highly determined by legal regulations. The combination of the research method of legal analysis and concepts from the field of organisation and management allows to formulate conclusions on the identification and course of the phenomenon under study, causes and effects of actions taken by the entity managing the process of association formation. The author has used various techniques and tools to collect and analyse data, i.e. participatory observation, legal analysis, analysis of documentation, analysis of judicial decisions and Internet sources. Findings: The author has identified and defined a model for managing the association formation process and has established the important role of the entity managing this process. Practical implications: The association formation process management model can be used in practice by those who undertake the management of such processes. Social implications: One of the basic organisational forms, in which a person can actively influence social life, be creative and realise both his own needs and the needs of others, is the association. The institution of association - as an organisation - seems to be underused by active members of social life. An undeniable problem is the difficulty to direct the process of association creation, there is no popularization of a model of the process of association creation. Therefore, it is necessary to define such a model, perhaps to define a postulate for legislative changes and, above all, to educate and promote it. Originality/value: The presented analysis is important, because it establishes and shows a model of the association formation process, which can be applied by the entity managing the association formation process, and shows its significance for the later functioning of such an organisation as an association registered in the National Court Register. This research problem, so far, has not been elaborated from the point of view of management science.