Quiz on Cooperativism

What is the key concept of cooperativism?

• Individual profit

• Collaboration of people with a common interest

• Competition among businesses

• Government control

What is the main focus of cooperativism according to the text?

• Profit

• People

• Technology

• Marketing

What opportunity does cooperativism provide to small producers?

• Isolation from markets

• Integration into large production chains

• Decreased productivity

• Limited market access

What was the main goal of the group that started cooperativism?

• To buy food in large quantities for better prices

• To create a new currency

• To build a factory

• To start a bank

How many people initially formed the cooperative in Rochdale?

• 10 men and 5 women

• 27 men and 1 woman

• 15 men and 10 women

• 30 men and 0 women

What was the cooperative in Rochdale known for providing?

• Expensive luxury goods

• Accessible and good quality food

• High-tech gadgets

• Free housing

What does cooperativism prioritize over profit?

• Technology

• People

• Marketing

• Competition

What does cooperativism help small producers to do?

• Compete with large groups without benefits

• Avoid global markets

• Increase isolation

• Reduce production

What law disciplined the creation of cooperatives in Brazil?

• Lei 5.764/71

• Lei 4.567/89

• Lei 3.456/78

• Lei 6.789/80

What was the capital increase of the first cooperative from 28 pounds to?

• 152 thousand pounds

• 100 pounds

• 200 pounds

• 50 pounds