JAMB Economics 1989 Question 23

Question 23

Business Organisations

The co-operative as a form of business organization differs from partnership by having

  1. A.several sources of capital for business financing
  2. B.ability to issue preferred stocks to members
  3. C.entrenched democratic control in the conduct of business
  4. D.established rules and regulations governing the activities of its members.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (entrenched democratic control in the conduct of business)

Explanation

Co-operatives are run on 'one member, one vote', however many shares a member holds; this democratic control sets them apart.