Which term describes an organization that operates like a business but is not aimed at earning profits?

• A. Nonprofit organization
• B. Cooperative
• C. Labor force
• D. Offshoring

Answer: (A)

An organization that operates like a business but isn’t aiming to earn profits is a nonprofit organization. It uses a businesslike structure—budgeting, managing staff, delivering services—yet any surplus revenue is reinvested in its mission rather than paid out to owners or shareholders. This focus on a social, educational, or charitable purpose distinguishes it from for-profit entities. The other options refer to different concepts: a cooperative is owned by its members who share in profits; a labor force is a group of workers; offshoring is moving production abroad.