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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 Definition of Cooperative Society

  • A cooperative society is a VOLUNTARY association of persons of moderate means who unite to protect and promote their common economic and social interests.
  • It is based on principles of collective effort, mutual self-help, equality, democracy, distributive justice and freedom.
  • The motive is SERVICE, not PROFIT – this is the most fundamental difference from other business forms.
2

Essential Features or Principles of Cooperative Society

  • There are 11 key features of a cooperative society – memorise them as they frequently appear in 4/5 mark questions.
  • 1. VOLUNTARY ASSOCIATION – No one is forced to join or leave. Membership is open to all without discrimination of caste, creed, or religion.
  • 2. DEMOCRATIC MANAGEMENT – Managed by an elected committee. Uses 'ONE MAN ONE VOTE' system regardless of shares held.
3

Difference Between Joint Stock Company and Cooperative Society

  • This is one of the most important topics for exams – the comparison table has 12 points of difference.
  • FORMATION: Companies → Companies Act | Cooperatives → Cooperative Societies Act, 1912
  • OBJECTIVE: Companies → Profit motive | Cooperatives → Service motive
4

Types of Cooperative Organisations

  • There are SIX main types of cooperative organisations – remember them by the acronym C-P-M-C-F-H (Consumer, Producer, Marketing, Credit, Farming, Housing).
  • 1. CONSUMER'S COOPERATIVES: Ensure steady supply of essential commodities at fair prices. Eliminate middlemen. Profits distributed in proportion to PURCHASES made by members. Example: Student stores i
  • 2. PRODUCER'S COOPERATIVES (Industrial Cooperatives): Help small producers face powerful capitalists. Purchase raw materials, tools and equipment in bulk and distribute to members. Two sub-types: (a)

Key Concepts

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