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Cooperative Organisation

ICSE · Class 11 · Commerce

Complete topic list for Cooperative Organisation in ICSE Class 11 Commerce. Key concepts, sub-topics, and what to focus on for board exams.

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Topics in Cooperative Organisation

1

Meaning and Definitions

  • A cooperative society is a voluntary association of persons with common interests.
  • It is formed to protect and promote the economic interests of members.
  • The spirit of cooperation is based on mutual help, equality, and democratic working.
2

Essential Features and Principles

  • Voluntary association is the first feature of a cooperative society.
  • Membership is open and members are free to join or leave after due notice.
  • There is no restriction based on caste, creed, or religion.
3

Difference Between Joint Stock Company and Cooperative Society

  • A joint stock company is formed under the Companies Act, while a cooperative society is generally formed under the Cooperative Societies Act, 1912.
  • A joint stock company has profit motive, while a cooperative society has service motive.
  • Shares of a joint stock company are transferable, while shares of a cooperative society are not freely transferable.
4

Types of Cooperative Organisations

  • Consumer's cooperatives provide essential commodities of standard quality at fair prices.
  • Consumer cooperatives eliminate middlemen and buy goods directly from wholesalers and manufacturers.
  • Profits of consumer cooperatives are distributed among members in proportion to their purchases during the year.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Cooperative organisation as a voluntary association of persons for mutual help and service motive

Meaning and definitionsEssential featuresDifference from joint stock companyTypes of cooperative organisationsAdvantagesLimitationsExample and significance

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