Which of the following is a type of social enterprise?

• A. Cooperatives
• B. Multinational corporation
• C. Private limited company
• D. Sole trader

Answer: (A)

Social enterprises are organizations that pursue social or environmental goals and reinvest profits to support those aims, rather than distributing all profits to owners. A cooperative fits this pattern because it is owned and controlled by its members, often with the aim of benefiting the members and the local community, and profits are typically reinvested to strengthen services or benefits for members. In contrast, a multinational corporation, a private limited company, and a sole trader are primarily driven by profit for owners or shareholders, with profits distributed accordingly rather than reinvested to pursue a social mission. So, the cooperative is the type of social enterprise.