Types of Business Organizations Quiz

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Which type of business provides intangible goods or services to customers?

  • Manufacturing Business
  • Sales of goods
  • Service Business (correct)
  • Merchandising Business

What is the primary source of revenue in a merchandising business?

  • Offering services
  • Purchasing products
  • Sales of goods (correct)
  • Manufacturing products

What form of business ownership is usually adopted by small business entities?

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

In which form of business does the owner face unlimited liability for the debts and obligations of the company?

<p>Sole Proprietorship (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of business converts raw materials into finished products for sale to customers?

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

What is the main characteristic of a sole proprietorship?

<p>Unlimited liability for the owner (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of a sole proprietorship?

<p>Unlimited liability for the owner (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How are profits or losses typically shared in a general partnership?

<p>Equally among all partners (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential disadvantage of a corporation in terms of taxation?

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

In a limited partnership, what protection do the limited partners have?

<p>Creditors can go after their personal assets (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main role of the board of directors in a corporation?

<p>Controlling company activities (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which business organization involves owners with limited liability but limited involvement in company operations?

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

What represents ownership in a stock corporation?

<p>Shares of stock (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum number of persons required to form a partnership?

<p>2 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In a general partnership, who can actively participate in the management of the business?

<p>All partners except sleeping partners (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic indicates that a corporation is considered a separate legal entity from its owners?

<p>Considered an entirely separate operating and legal entity (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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