Pomelova Model

The Pomelova Model (Помелова Модель) is a system of economic governance that is used by firms within Arvor. Devised in 7564 RH by Galina Andreevna Pomelova, one of the Founders of the socialist state, it has become standard practise throughout the nation and reflects its consumer socialist economic model.

Types of business

There are two primary categories of businesses within Arvor: the co-operative and the proprietorship. The former encompasses all large and medium-sized firms, while the latter typically is small businesses with only a local presence.

Co-operative

The co-operative firm is a business where all employees collectively own and manage the enterprise and have direct involvement in its operations. This structure was designed in Arvor and has become the standard large business model for consumer socialist business. There are several subtypes of co-operatives:

• Production co-operative: производственный кооператив or PK, these firms specialise in the production of various goods or materials used by other firms and by the populace. Examples include YZUMASH, LIRMEKH, and the state enterprises GP Arvostal, GP Biodizprom.
• Services co-operative: сервисный кооператив or SK, these firms specialise in various services. Examples include SK Arvotel, TBD.

Proprietorship

The proprietorship is a business structure designed for small businesses, such as coffee shops, a chemist, or a bookstore, such as you would find on any town or village's high street. There are two subtypes of proprietorships:

• Sole proprietorship: единоличное владение or YV, these are small businesses where one individual owns and operates their business.
• Co-proprietorship: совместное владение or SV, these are small businesses where two to four (typically) individuals jointly own and operate their business.

Co-operative structure

The co-operative style is characterized by the fact that the leadership and the employees work closely together. They develop ideas together and implement them together. The leadership and employees complement each other in this way.

Leadership

Every co-operative has a group of senior officers who form that firm’s board of administration (совет администрации). They are responsible for top-level oversight and policy, in keeping with the collective decisions of the workers. Each senior officer is elected to their position and serves a five-year term. These officers include:

• Co-ordinating director
• Directors
  • Accounts
  • Compliance
  • Distribution
  • Information
  • Innovation
  • Legal affairs
  • Marketing
  • Operations
  • Personnel
  • Procurement
  • Production
  • Quality

Co-ordinating team

What other nations refer to as “middle management” is called the “co-ordinating team” in an Arvorian firm. They oversee day-to-day activity within departments and sections.

• Senior co-ordinators
• Co-ordinators

Labour group

The rank-and-file staff of any Arvorian firm, the labour group is responsible for performing the majority of daily tasks. They comprise the largest percentage of a firm's personnel and thus have the greatest say in its activities.