Which of the following is a feature of social enterprises?

• A. They avoid accountability
• B. Reinvest most profits into the social mission
• C. They distribute most profits to owners
• D. They have no social mission

Answer: (B)

Social enterprises are businesses that combine earning money with delivering social or environmental benefits. The key feature is that profits are reinvested into the mission to increase impact and ensure the venture can continue delivering services. This reinvestment supports growth, sustainability, and reaching more people rather than paying out the majority of profits to owners. The focus on the social mission means they are accountable to beneficiaries and funders and measure social outcomes. Statements suggesting no accountability, distributing most profits to owners, or having no social mission don’t fit the nature of social enterprises, which are built to balance financial performance with social impact.