CIMA Exam CIMAPRA17-BA1-1 Topic 1 Question 109 Discussion

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Question #: 109
Topic #: 1

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Which of the following is a primary objective of a not-for-profit organisation?

ATo satisfy the needs of a particular sector of society

BTo maintain the growth of the organisation.

CTo make a profit.

DTo continue to exist.

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Suggested Answer: D

by Goldie at Mar 25, 2025, 12:36 AM

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Cassie

4 months ago

If a non-profit's goal was to make a profit, they'd have to change their name to 'for-profit'!

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Claudia

3 months ago

Exactly, non-profits are all about serving the community

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Scot

3 months ago

D) To continue to exist

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Aracelis

3 months ago

A) To satisfy the needs of a particular sector of society

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Jamal

4 months ago

Existing is great and all, but a non-profit has a higher calling. I'm going with A to really fulfill their mission.

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Salena

2 months ago

Yes, staying around is important to keep helping others.

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Sharmaine

3 months ago

D) To continue to exist

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Tu

3 months ago

That's true, non-profits are all about serving the community.

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Ria

3 months ago

A) To satisfy the needs of a particular sector of society

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Joana

4 months ago

Making a profit? In a non-profit organization? That's like a penguin trying to fly - it's just not going to happen! A is the clear choice.

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Brice

4 months ago

Maintaining growth is important, but it's not the primary purpose of a non-profit. I think A is the way to go.

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Milly

3 months ago

Yes, the primary objective of a not-for-profit is to serve the community, not to make a profit.

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Carmen

3 months ago

I agree, A) To satisfy the needs of a particular sector of society.

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Oneida

4 months ago

A not-for-profit's primary objective is to serve society, not chase profits. Option A seems like the correct answer here.

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Edwin

4 months ago

I disagree. I think the primary objective is to continue to exist, so D) is the correct answer.

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Judy

5 months ago

I agree with Leandro. Not-for-profit organizations are focused on serving the community, so A) makes sense.

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Leandro

5 months ago

I think the primary objective is to satisfy the needs of a particular sector of society.

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