Understanding Cooperatives in Indonesia

The video tutorial introduces the concept of cooperatives, emphasizing their importance in the Indonesian economy. It covers the history, principles, and types of cooperatives, as well as their organizational structure and role in the economy. The tutorial also explains how to calculate the remaining business results (SHU) and encourages students to collaborate and apply the learned concepts.

What is one reason cooperatives are considered more community-friendly than large corporations?

• They operate internationally.

• They focus on maximizing profits.

• They are funded by the government.

• They are closely tied to the community.

Who was instrumental in the early development of cooperatives in Indonesia?

• Suharto

• Sukarno

• Raden Arya Wiriaatmaja

• Mohammad Hatta

According to Indonesian law, what is a fundamental principle of cooperatives?

• Government control

• Family and community orientation

• Individual ownership

• Profit maximization

What is the main purpose of a cooperative according to its definition?

• To expand internationally

• To compete with large corporations

• To enhance the welfare of its members

• To generate maximum profit

What is a primary characteristic of a primary cooperative?

• It is formed by at least three cooperatives.

• It is a government-run entity.

• It operates internationally.

• It consists of individual members.

Which type of cooperative focuses solely on savings and loans?

• Consumer cooperative

• Producer cooperative

• Credit cooperative

• Secondary cooperative

What is a secondary cooperative?

• A cooperative formed by individual members

• A cooperative that operates in multiple countries

• A cooperative formed by other cooperatives

• A cooperative that focuses on consumer goods

What is the highest authority within a cooperative's organizational structure?

• The supervisory board

• The general assembly

• The board of directors

• The government

What is the role of the supervisory board in a cooperative?

• To manage daily operations

• To oversee and audit the cooperative's activities

• To set the cooperative's strategic direction

• To represent the cooperative in legal matters

How is the profit (SHU) of a cooperative typically distributed?

• Equally among all members

• Based on the amount of capital invested

• According to the level of participation in the cooperative

• Retained entirely by the cooperative