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Which of the following is NOT one of the Co-operative Principles?
Which of the following is NOT one of the Co-operative Principles?
Co-operatives practice gender discrimination in membership.
Co-operatives practice gender discrimination in membership.
False
What type of organizations are Co-operatives considered?
What type of organizations are Co-operatives considered?
Democratic
The 1st principle of Co-operatives is __________ and Open Membership.
The 1st principle of Co-operatives is __________ and Open Membership.
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How are surpluses in a Co-operative allocated?
How are surpluses in a Co-operative allocated?
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What is the 5th Principle of Co-operatives?
What is the 5th Principle of Co-operatives?
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Co-operatives encourage competition over cooperation.
Co-operatives encourage competition over cooperation.
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What is the key aspect of the 4th Principle?
What is the key aspect of the 4th Principle?
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Match the following Co-operative Principles with their descriptions:
Match the following Co-operative Principles with their descriptions:
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Study Notes
Co-operative Principles Overview
- Principles serve as guidelines for cooperatives to implement their values.
- Emphasizes self-help, self-responsibility, ethical values like honesty, and caring for others.
1st Principle: Voluntary and Open Membership
- Membership is open to anyone who can utilize services and accept responsibilities.
- No discrimination based on gender, social background, race, politics, or religion.
2nd Principle: Democratic Member Control
- Cooperatives are governed democratically, with elected representatives.
- Members participate actively in decision-making and policy-setting.
- One-member-one-vote system ensures equal voting rights among members.
3rd Principle: Member Economic Participation
- Members contribute capital through equity and have democratic control over it.
- Allows limited compensation for equity invested.
- Surpluses can be used for cooperative development, patronage distribution, or other member-approved activities.
4th Principle: Autonomy and Independence
- Cooperatives maintain self-control, even when collaborating with external entities.
- Any agreements with outside organizations should ensure members retain democratic control and autonomy.
5th Principle: Education, Training and Information
- Emphasizes the need for education and training for members, representatives, managers, and employees.
- Aims to enable effective contribution towards cooperative development.
- Encourages public awareness about the benefits and nature of co-operation, especially among youth and opinion leaders.
6th Principle: Co-operation Among Cooperatives
- Promotes collaboration among cooperatives at local, national, regional, and international levels.
- Increases the effectiveness of services provided to members and strengthens the cooperative movement.
7th Principle: Concern for Community
- Cooperatives focus on sustainable community development through member-approved policies.
Distinction of Cooperatives
- These principles differentiate cooperatives from other organizational forms, forming the foundation for their functioning.
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This quiz explores the foundational principles of cooperatives, focusing on values and practices that emphasize self-help, democracy, and social responsibility. Test your understanding of how these principles guide cooperative organizations and their operations.
