Not-for-Profit Organisations Quiz

What is a co-operative?

• A business owned and run by its members

• A business that aims to maximize profits for shareholders

• A government-owned entity

• A business owned by a single individual

Who can own a co-operative?

• Only private investors

• Only the government

• Customers, employees, or local residents

• Only the employees

What is the main purpose of a consumer co-operative?

• To provide quality products at reasonable prices

• To maximize shareholder profits

• To expand globally

• To compete with large corporations

How are decisions made in a co-operative?

• Each member gets one vote

• By the government

• By the largest shareholder

• By a board of directors

What is a key feature of employee co-operatives?

• Profits are shared with employees

• Employees have no say in decision making

• Employees work for free

• Employees are not allowed to own shares

What is a charity?

• A non-profit making organisation

• A for-profit business

• A government agency

• A private investment firm

How do charities primarily raise money?

• By government funding only

• By charging high fees

• By selling shares

• Through donations

What do charities use their profits for?

• To pay dividends to shareholders

• To expand their business

• To help charitable causes

• To invest in the stock market

Which of the following is NOT a focus of charities?

• Education

• Maximizing profits

• The environment

• Poverty