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What is the primary purpose of a cooperative, according to the definition provided?
What is the primary purpose of a cooperative, according to the definition provided?
- To generate profit for its members
- To achieve a lawful common social or economic end (correct)
- To maximize individual benefits
- To compete with other cooperatives
According to the International Cooperative Alliance, what is the nature of the enterprise in a cooperative?
According to the International Cooperative Alliance, what is the nature of the enterprise in a cooperative?
- Individually-owned and autocratically-controlled
- Government-controlled and centrally planned
- Jointly-owned and democratically-controlled (correct)
- Privately-owned and competitively controlled
What is a key requirement for individuals to join a cooperative?
What is a key requirement for individuals to join a cooperative?
- Having diverse interests and aspirations
- Voluntarily joining and having a common bond of interest (correct)
- Being wealthy and influential
- Belonging to a specific cultural or ethnic group
What is the role of individuals in a cooperative, according to the definition from the new Cooperative Code of 2008?
What is the role of individuals in a cooperative, according to the definition from the new Cooperative Code of 2008?
What distinguishes cooperatives from other types of enterprises based on the provided definitions?
What distinguishes cooperatives from other types of enterprises based on the provided definitions?
What is the main requirement for an enterprise to be called and operate as a cooperative?
What is the main requirement for an enterprise to be called and operate as a cooperative?
What is the main benefit of being a regular member of a cooperative?
What is the main benefit of being a regular member of a cooperative?
What is the purpose of setting up a maximum in buying shares in a cooperative?
What is the purpose of setting up a maximum in buying shares in a cooperative?
What is the role of the Pre-Membership Education Seminar (PMES) in becoming a member of a cooperative?
What is the role of the Pre-Membership Education Seminar (PMES) in becoming a member of a cooperative?
Who owns the Cooperative Bank mentioned in the text?
Who owns the Cooperative Bank mentioned in the text?
