Business Organization Assessment

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What should a business owner consider when assessing how the business is formed and structured?

  • The level of control and tax implications
  • The vulnerability to lawsuits and expected profit
  • The expected profit and size of the business
  • The size and nature of the business and expected profit (correct)

Which form of ownership provides the proprietor with complete control over the business?

  • Corporation
  • Sole Proprietorship (correct)
  • Partnership
  • Limited Liability Company (LLC)

What type of business ownership is commonly associated with small businesses at their inception?

  • Sole Proprietorship (correct)
  • Limited Liability Company (LLC)
  • Partnership
  • Corporation

What does it mean for a sole proprietor to have unlimited liability?

<p>They assume all the debts of the business (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key advantage of sole proprietorship as a form of ownership?

<p>Complete control over the business (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of assets are owned and controlled by the business owners?

<p>Business assets (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential disadvantage of obtaining additional capital for a business?

<p>Low guarantee of profitable returns to lenders (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of a limited partnership?

<p>Allows for diversification of contributed monetary funds (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of business is automatically considered to be a general partnership once formed?

<p>General Partnership (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential disadvantage of partnerships?

<p>Jointly liable for obligations and effects stemming from other partners' decisions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a general partnership require at least two of?

<p>General partners (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an advantage of having a limited partnership?

<p>Attracting employees to become partners later on (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a limited partnership must have at least one of?

<p>General partner (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of business has unlimited liability for the firm?

<p>Sole proprietorship (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What allows for expansion since there are more people who will manage different branches of the business?

<p>General partnership (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What makes the partnership vulnerable to dissolution?

<p>Business unprofitability (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Business Formation and Structure

  • When assessing business formation and structure, business owners should consider various factors to determine the most suitable form of ownership.

Forms of Ownership

  • Sole proprietorship provides the proprietor with complete control over the business.
  • Sole proprietorship is commonly associated with small businesses at their inception.
  • In a sole proprietorship, the proprietor has unlimited liability, meaning they are personally responsible for all business debts and obligations.

Sole Proprietorship

  • A key advantage of sole proprietorship is that it allows for ease of decision-making and control.
  • Business owners in a sole proprietorship own and control all business assets.

Partnerships

  • A potential disadvantage of obtaining additional capital for a business is that it may lead to a loss of control.
  • A characteristic of a limited partnership is that it has both general and limited partners.
  • A business with two or more owners is automatically considered a general partnership once formed.
  • A potential disadvantage of partnerships is that they can be vulnerable to dissolution if one partner leaves or dies.
  • A general partnership requires at least two owners who share equal responsibility and liability.
  • An advantage of having a limited partnership is that it provides liability protection for limited partners.
  • A limited partnership must have at least one general partner who manages the business and is responsible for its debts.

Liability and Expansion

  • A business with unlimited liability for the firm is a sole proprietorship or general partnership.
  • Having multiple partners allows for expansion, as different partners can manage different branches of the business.
  • The partnership is vulnerable to dissolution if one partner leaves or dies, making it a potential disadvantage.

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