Roles of Rural Organizations in Community Development

What is a primary characteristic that distinguishes a cooperative enterprise from a charity?

It is engaged in a business activity (correct)
It is a voluntary organization
It is a democratic organization
It distributes surplus according to shareholdings

What is the primary goal of rural organizations in community development?

To create a platform for rural people to interact and exchange ideas
To advocate for the rights of rural people
To mobilize resources and undertake projects that enhance the living standards of rural communities (correct)
To provide training and education to members of the community

What is the principle of governance in a cooperative organization?

Autocratic principles
Democratic principles (correct)
Oligarchic principles
Monarchical principles

What is the role of rural organizations in disaster management?

To educate communities on how to mitigate the impact of disasters and provide support during and after disasters (C) Signup and view all the answers

How is the surplus distributed in a cooperative social economy?

According to the proportion of business operation (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of capacity building in rural organizations?

To develop skills and knowledge that can be used to enhance agricultural productivity, promote entrepreneurship, and improve access to markets (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the underlying philosophy of a cooperative socio-economic movement?

Self-help and moral uplift (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a fundamental right of a member in a cooperative organization?

The right to one vote (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of rural organizations in networking?

To create a platform for rural people to interact and exchange ideas (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of a cooperative enterprise?

To meet the common economic needs of the members (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of rural organizations in advocacy?

To lobby the government and other stakeholders to allocate resources and implement policies that favor rural development (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the overall objective of rural organizations?

To address the developmental needs of rural communities (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a cooperative?

To benefit its members (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is unique about the preparation process for starting a cooperative?

It is an interactive learning process involving multiple stakeholders (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the key difference between cooperatives and other agri-businesses in terms of ownership?

Cooperatives are owned by their members (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it necessary to have a critical number of member-owners before starting a cooperative?

To establish a collective decision-making process (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of following a critical path prior to making a decision about a cooperative initiative?

It provides a clear understanding of the critical stage of the initiative (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the outcome of not following a critical path prior to making a decision about a cooperative initiative?

Increased risk of failure (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is essential to ensure effective control by members in a cooperative?

Establishing a structure for member control and decision-making (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key area of decision-making for members in a cooperative?

General and business policy issues (C) Signup and view all the answers

What determines the organizational structure of a cooperative?

Partly by law and partly by the cooperative itself (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it necessary for large-scale cooperatives to have complex organizational systems?

To ensure all member interests are represented (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a steering committee in a cooperative?

To represent the group of initiators (D) Signup and view all the answers

What should not replace internal control mechanisms in a cooperative?

External auditing (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is an additional benefit of member financing for a cooperative?

It provides a financial base for other investors (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary responsibility of the steering committee and its advisers?

Determining the amount and type of financing needed by the cooperative (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of Step 6 in the process of establishing a new cooperative?

Securing enough commitment from potential members to create a viable enterprise (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a source of loans for cooperatives?

Local, state and federal government programs and various private for-profit and non-profit organizations (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the tasks that needs to be completed before final member commitment can be given?

Analyzing earlier assumptions and potential risk (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a detailed business plan in the process of establishing a new cooperative?

To secure enough commitment from potential members to create a viable enterprise (A) Signup and view all the answers