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Profit and Non-Profit Organisations

ICSE · Class 9 · Commercial Studies

Summary of Profit and Non-Profit Organisations for ICSE Class 9 Commercial Studies. Key concepts, important points, and chapter overview.

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Overview

Profit seeking organisations and non-profit organisations are two major types of organisations in society. Profit seeking organisations work mainly to earn profit through the production, purchase, and sale of goods and services. Non-profit organisations work mainly to serve society and use any surpl

Key Concepts

These are organisations established and operated

These are organisations established and operated primarily with the motive of earning profits. They are basically business organisations engaged in re

The main aim of a profit

The main aim of a profit seeking organisation is to earn profit. Profit gives money for modernisation, expansion, and growth of the business.

These are organisations set up

These are organisations set up and run not to earn profits but to serve society. Any surplus is used again in the organisation to support its mission.

These organisations provide financial help

These organisations provide financial help for social causes. Charitable trusts such as Ratan Tata Trust provide scholarships for higher education to

These organisations support learning and human

These organisations support learning and human resource development. Central and State Governments have set up schools, colleges, universities, IITs,

Learning Objectives

  • Define profit seeking organisations
  • Explain the meaning of non-profit organisations
  • Distinguish between profit and non-profit organisations
  • Explain charitable organisations and other types of non-profit organisations
  • Describe the organisation of non-profit organisations

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Profit and Non-Profit Organisations covers several key topics that are frequently asked in ICSE Class 9 board exams. Focus on the core concepts listed on this page and practise related questions to build confidence.
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