Understanding Public and Third Sectors

Which of the following is an example of a public sector organisation in the UK?

• Tesco

• NHS Scotland

• Oxfam

• John Lewis

What is the main aim of third sector organisations?

• To make a profit for owners

• To provide a public service

• To help a cause or community

• To increase government revenue

Who owns public sector organisations?

• Private individuals

• The government

• Shareholders

• Charities

Which of the following is NOT a third sector organisation?

• Oxfam

• The Red Cross

• The Scottish Parliament

• Scouts UK

What is the main source of funding for public sector organisations?

• Donations

• Government taxes

• Selling shares

• Membership fees

Which of the following best describes a charity?

• A business owned by shareholders

• An organisation set up to help others, not to make a profit

• A government department

• A private limited company

Which of these is a responsibility of local councils in the public sector?

• Running supermarkets

• Providing street lighting

• Selling mobile phones

• Organising music festivals for profit

Which of the following is a feature of third sector organisations?

• They aim to maximise profits for owners

• They are run by the government

• They often rely on volunteers

• They sell shares on the stock market

Which of these is NOT a public sector service?

• Police

• Fire brigade

• Waterstones bookshop

• State schools

What is the main difference between public sector and third sector organisations?

• Public sector aims to make profit, third sector does not

• Public sector is owned by the government, third sector is not

• Third sector is run by the government, public sector is not

• Both are owned by private individuals