Forms of Business Organization: Business Ethics and Social Responsibility
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What is the key feature that distinguishes a corporation from other forms of business organizations?

  • Perpetual existence separate from the owners (correct)
  • Ease of formation
  • Unlimited liability of the owners
  • Diversity of expertise among the owners

Which of the following is NOT a commonly cited advantage of a sole proprietorship?

  • Ability to raise large amounts of capital (correct)
  • 100% control by the owner
  • 100% profit goes to the owner
  • Easy and inexpensive to set up

What is the key difference between a sole proprietorship and a partnership?

  • Sole proprietorships are not subject to special taxation, while partnerships are
  • Sole proprietorships have a single owner, while partnerships have multiple owners (correct)
  • Sole proprietorships have unlimited liability, while partnerships have limited liability
  • Sole proprietorships are easier and less expensive to set up, while partnerships are more complex

Which of the following is NOT a commonly cited advantage of a partnership?

<p>Limited life (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common subtype of a sole proprietorship?

<p>Self-employment (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary disadvantage of a corporation compared to other forms of business organizations?

<p>Unlimited liability of the owners (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the key characteristic that distinguishes a corporation from other forms of business organizations?

<p>The business has separate existence from its owners. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a disadvantage of a cooperative business organization?

<p>Government support (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the key difference between the liability of owners in a sole proprietorship/partnership versus a corporation?

<p>In a sole proprietorship/partnership, the owners have unlimited liability, while in a corporation the liability is limited to the business resources. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which form of business organization is taxed separately from its owners?

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

Which of the following is NOT listed as a disadvantage of a cooperative business organization?

<p>Separate entity (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, which of the following is NOT a potential disadvantage of a corporation?

<p>Inefficient management (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of a Service Business?

<p>Providing intangible products (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In a Merchandising Business, how does a businessman earn a profit?

<p>By buying goods at a certain cost and selling at a higher price (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of a Manufacturing Business?

<p>Converting raw materials into new products (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main distinction of Hybrid Businesses?

<p>They are a combination of different business types (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the key focus of a Sole Proprietorship business?

<p>Being owned by a single person (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes a Partnership business?

<p>Having general or limited partners to share profits and liabilities (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one major objective of the lesson on Forms of Business Organization?

<p>Identify forms of business organizations and their characteristics (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one key advantage of a partnership business?

<p>Diversity of expertise among partners (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement about sole proprietorship is FALSE based on the text?

<p>Sole proprietors do not have full control of their businesses (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the text propose as a group activity to enhance learning about business issues?

<p>Group research and presentation on a major 21st-century business issue (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term describes a business organization that operates in exchange for money?

<p>Commercial enterprise (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In terms of socio-economic development, how do the forms of business organizations differ according to the text?

<p>They differ in their purpose and role in socio-economic development (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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