Structure and Components of Social Capital

Generalization of theoretical approaches and substantiation of the provisions concerning the definition of the structure and components of the social capital in society is the aim of the study. Theoretical approaches concerning the establishment of the entity and the nature of social capital in society has been improved. Pithy characterization approaches (resource, network-communication, institutional, functional) to the definition of the structure and components of the social capital is given and generalized. The need for integration of selected approaches that are a reflection of certain aspects of the existence and development of the social phenomenon of social capital is proven. Sources of formation of the set and the nature of relationships between components of the social capital of society were defined. Functions of the institutional design of the components of the social capital were defined. Social capital is the foundation of integration acts of unity and relationship processes in their productive joint activities of the members of society, identifies opportunities to improve the efficiency of management.