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SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES

MARCH 2014 EXAMINATION

Course Code: COP 311 Course Unit: 2

Course Title: Principles & Practice of Cooperatives

Time Allowed: 2HRS

Instructions: 1. Attempt question Number one (1) and any other two (2).

2. Question number 1 is compulsory and carries 30 marks, while the other

questions carry equal marks each.

3. Present all your points in coherent and orderly manner.

QUESTION

1a. Explain the nature and formation of a principle and identify the characteristics of a

principle

1b. Managing a Co-operative Organisation without the application of principles.

COMMENT.

1c. Describe the nature and importance of a good Co-operative Principle.

QUESTION

2a. What are the effects of the Industrial Revolution on Workers?

2b. Write short note on the following

i. “Hungry Forties”.

ii. Early Attempts to form Co-operatives by Workers

iii. Industrial Revolution in Britain

QUESTION

3. Write shot note on the following scholars and their contributions to the development

of cooperative.

i. DR WILLIAM KING

ii. Robert Owen

iii. FRANZ SCHULZE

iv. Friedrich Raiffessein

QUESTION

4a. Discuss the reasons why earlier co-operative Societies starting from the ones formed

by Robert Owen failed?

4b. Describe the formation, management and plans of R.E.P

QUESTION

5a. Explain the formation of the I.C.A. and state the mission and objectives of the I.C.A

5b. List and explain briefly cooperative value?

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