Question 9
Co-operative SocietiesThe features of a cooperative society include:
I. Democratic control — one member, one vote
II. Open and voluntary membership
III. Distribution of surplus to members in proportion to transactions
IV. Primary objective of maximising profit for shareholders
- A.I, II and III only
- B.II and IV only
- C.I and IV only
- D.All of the above
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: A (I, II and III only)
Explanation
Co-operatives are democratic, open and share surplus by patronage; they aim to serve members, not to maximise profit.