Understanding Cooperatives
Unit 6 - The Cooperative Business Team: Manager and Employees - Coordination & Operations


Quiz 6 Answers 

1.  List the four key groups of people in a cooperative.
     a) Members
     b) Directors
     c) Manager
     d) Employees

2.  List six major responsibilities of the cooperative manager.
     a) Implement board policy
     b) Advise the board
     c) Manage daily operations
     d) Hire and train staff
     e) Set short- and long-term tactical goals in line with long-range plans
     - Report to the board of directors
     - Report to members
     - represent the cooperative
     (and any others instructor deems acceptable)

3.  Write a short paragraph stating what you, as a cooperative employee, would be responsible for while doing your job.  (Answer should include some of the following information.)

As an employee, I would need to fully understand the cooperative, follow the cooperative's policies and rules, respect customers and members and treat them fairly, communicate to the best of my ability, maintain assets and equipment, participate in community activities when possible, and maintain my personal appearance. In addition, I would promote the cooperative, deliver supplies, handle members' products, order and maintain inventories, keep accurate records, recommend products and services, handle complaints from patrons, and maintain the facilities.
 

 



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