Types of Business Ownership Quiz

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Which type of business is owned and operated by members who pool their resources for mutual benefit?

  • Cooperatives (correct)
  • Sole Trader
  • Partnership
  • General partners

Which business type has a single owner who makes all decisions and takes all profits?

  • Electricians
  • Limited liability partners
  • Sole Trader (correct)
  • Partnership

In which type of business are the risks shared among 2-20 individuals?

  • Limited liability partners
  • Gardeners
  • Partnership (correct)
  • Producer cooperatives

Which type of partner has limited personal liability in a partnership?

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

What is a common example of a sole trader business?

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

A sole trader has limited personal liability.

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Partnerships can have up to 50 individuals involved.

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Cooperatives are solely focused on financial services.

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In a partnership, all partners are equally involved in decision-making.

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Sole traders typically have more limited capital compared to partnerships.

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Study Notes

Business Ownership

  • A sole trader is a single business owner who makes all decisions and takes all profits.
  • Sole traders have limited capital and personal liability, meaning their personal assets are at risk in case of business failure.
  • Examples of sole traders include electricians, gardeners, and plumbers.

Partnership

  • A partnership is a business formed by 2-20 individuals who share capital, workload, and risks.
  • There are three types of partners in a partnership: general partners, sleeping partners, and limited liability partners.
  • Each partner has a role in decision-making and profit-sharing.

Cooperatives

  • A cooperative is a business owned and operated by its members who pool resources for mutual benefit.
  • There are five types of cooperatives: consumer, producer, financial, services, and workers cooperatives.
  • Cooperatives aim to provide benefits to their members, such as better prices, improved services, or enhanced working conditions.

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