Cooperative Identity and Principles
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>Making equitable contributions to the capital, patronizing products and services, and accepting risks and benefits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes cooperatives from other types of enterprises based on the provided definitions?

    <p>Democratic control by members and common bond of interest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main requirement for an enterprise to be called and operate as a cooperative?

    <p>Registering with the Cooperative Development Authority</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main benefit of being a regular member of a cooperative?

    <p>Having the right to vote and be voted upon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of setting up a maximum in buying shares in a cooperative?

    <p>To protect cooperative organizations from individuals who have the capacity to provide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the Pre-Membership Education Seminar (PMES) in becoming a member of a cooperative?

    <p>It educates individuals about the cooperative and its requirements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who owns the Cooperative Bank mentioned in the text?

    <p>Primary and/or secondary members of the cooperative</p> Signup and view all the answers

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