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What is the primary goal of social enterprises?
What is the primary goal of social enterprises?
- To improve communities and people's life chances (correct)
- To compete with established businesses
- To maximize profits for shareholders
- To reduce the environmental impact of industries
How do social enterprises differ from traditional businesses?
How do social enterprises differ from traditional businesses?
- They prioritize profit over social impact
- They reinvest profits back into the community (correct)
- They focus on short-term gains
- They operate solely on donations and grants
What is the minimum percentage of income social enterprises aim to derive from commercial contracts?
What is the minimum percentage of income social enterprises aim to derive from commercial contracts?
- 20%
- 50% (correct)
- 30%
- 75%
What is a key characteristic of social enterprises' governance structure?
What is a key characteristic of social enterprises' governance structure?
What drives the activities of social enterprises?
What drives the activities of social enterprises?
Can social enterprises generate income from sources other than commercial contracts?
Can social enterprises generate income from sources other than commercial contracts?
What is a benefit of social enterprises experimenting and innovating?
What is a benefit of social enterprises experimenting and innovating?
What do social enterprises learn from the voluntary sector?
What do social enterprises learn from the voluntary sector?
What is the primary goal of social enterprises?
What is the primary goal of social enterprises?
What is a key characteristic of entrepreneurial readiness in social enterprises?
What is a key characteristic of entrepreneurial readiness in social enterprises?
What is the purpose of a mission statement in a social enterprise?
What is the purpose of a mission statement in a social enterprise?
What is a benefit of having a good mission statement?
What is a benefit of having a good mission statement?
What is an essential element of a social enterprise's mission statement?
What is an essential element of a social enterprise's mission statement?
What is a characteristic of innovative social enterprises?
What is a characteristic of innovative social enterprises?
What is a result of social enterprises reinvesting their profits?
What is a result of social enterprises reinvesting their profits?
What is a key aspect of open and responsible decision-making in social enterprises?
What is a key aspect of open and responsible decision-making in social enterprises?
What is the mission of Boaz and Ruth?
What is the mission of Boaz and Ruth?
Which of the following is NOT listed as a strategic resource for Boaz and Ruth?
Which of the following is NOT listed as a strategic resource for Boaz and Ruth?
What is described as the service interface for Boaz and Ruth?
What is described as the service interface for Boaz and Ruth?
Which of the following would be considered a demand side threat to a business model?
Which of the following would be considered a demand side threat to a business model?
Which reason is commonly cited for the failure of many social enterprises?
Which reason is commonly cited for the failure of many social enterprises?
What is a supply side explanation for the failure of a social enterprise?
What is a supply side explanation for the failure of a social enterprise?
Which value focuses on the production of user-focused products and services?
Which value focuses on the production of user-focused products and services?
Which of the following is NOT a core social aim listed for social enterprises?
Which of the following is NOT a core social aim listed for social enterprises?
Which of the following is considered an example of unethical behavior in business?
Which of the following is considered an example of unethical behavior in business?
What is one of the values that co-operative members believe in?
What is one of the values that co-operative members believe in?
How do commercial enterprises typically compare to social enterprises in terms of returns on capital?
How do commercial enterprises typically compare to social enterprises in terms of returns on capital?
What does side-stepping rules and regulations, such as health and safety measures, often result in?
What does side-stepping rules and regulations, such as health and safety measures, often result in?
Which one of these is a parallel threat acting on social enterprises?
Which one of these is a parallel threat acting on social enterprises?
Which action is NOT considered unethical according to the list?
Which action is NOT considered unethical according to the list?
What is a common challenge faced by social enterprises in comparison to commercial enterprises?
What is a common challenge faced by social enterprises in comparison to commercial enterprises?
Which of the following is a core value of co-operatives?
Which of the following is a core value of co-operatives?
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