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A disadvantage of corporations is that they generally require extensive paperwork.

A) True
B) False

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Which of the following is the limit of liability of a limited partner?


A) the amount of their investment
B) the amount of business capital
C) the amount of their shared profits
D) the amount of their personal assets
E) the amount of his/her share of the profits

F) B) and C)
G) A) and D)

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Lizzie is the CEO of a large corporation that offers accounting services to several companies.She has tried to acquire her closest rival,but her rival's management is opposed to the idea.In order to gain a competitive edge,Lizzie starts a campaign to persuade her rival company's shareholders to vote out its existing management in the hopes of replacing it with a management team more sympathetic to the goals of the acquiring company.Which method of acquiring a company is Lizzie using?


A) conglomeration
B) proxy fight
C) tender offer
D) synergistic value
E) cooperative takeover

F) B) and E)
G) B) and D)

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Lucia owns her own dog walking business and has several employees.She filed no legal paperwork and has no partners.Lucia's business is a(n) ________.


A) limited liability company
B) corporation
C) sole proprietorship
D) separate legal entity
E) illegal endeavour

F) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

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In a partnership,the type of partner that is responsible for all claims against the company is called a(n) ________.


A) investor
B) general partner
C) unlimited partner
D) limited partner
E) sole partner

F) A) and C)
G) A) and E)

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When establishing a sole proprietorship,it may be necessary to obtain local licensing or permits.

A) True
B) False

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In a large corporation,shareholders responsibilities include ________.


A) making major business and financing decisions
B) authorizing the issuance of stock
C) electing corporate officers
D) electing a board of directors
E) organizing annual meetings

F) A) and C)
G) A) and E)

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Members are the most important part of a cooperative.

A) True
B) False

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Mr.Gonzales wants to help fellow farmers in his community,but he is not interested in making a personal profit.His main goal is to join with other farmers so they can have better bargaining power when purchasing supplies.Which of the following business types will Mr.Gonzales MOST likely form?


A) general partnership
B) sole proprietorship
C) cooperative
D) not-for-profit corporation
E) C corporation

F) B) and C)
G) A) and D)

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Diane and Julie own a coffee shop.Due to the growing number of customers,they need to hire employees.At the beginning of their partnership it was agreed that Diane would manage human resources.Diane independently interviewed and hired two servers.What makes Diane and Julie's partnership successful in this situation?

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Diane is able to interview and hire new ...

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Jaden and Noel are starting a computer repair business together.Jaden insists on outlining rules for the departure of partners in the partnership agreement,although Noel does not think it is necessary.Which of the following statements might Jaden use to explain his insistence to Noel?


A) Provisions to remove a partner's ownership interest are necessary so the business would not have to end.
B) Determining the allocation of profits to new, junior partners is important to eliminate future potential conflicts.
C) Responsibilities must be clearly delineated to avoid the possibility of one partner overstepping his or her bounds.
D) As the partnership matures and ages, defining how profits and losses will be distributed must be made.
E) In a partnership of two, where the possibility of a deadlock is likely, we should provide for a trusted associate to act as an acting third "partner" whose sole responsibility is to be the tiebreaker.

F) A) and D)
G) None of the above

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Dan is excited to start marketing and selling his new indoor practice hockey tarps and would like to start today.He already has several hockey associations waiting to make purchases.Dan's best option for starting his business quickly and hassle free is a(n) ________.


A) S corporation
B) C corporation
C) general partnership
D) sole proprietorship
E) master limited partnership

F) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

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Which of the following statements about S corporations is MOST accurate?


A) S corporations enable owners to avoid the problem of double taxation.
B) S corporations can have an unlimited number of owners.
C) S corporations must have fewer than 5 employees.
D) S corporation are easier to set up than sole proprietorships and partnerships.
E) S corporations have unlimited liability.

F) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

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A small group of businesspeople decide that the best way to do business,while simultaneously protecting their own assets,is to form a corporation.What steps do they need to take in order to successfully establish a corporation?

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To establish a corporation,the group sho...

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Like partnerships,shareholders in an S corporation pay income taxes based on their proportionate share of the business profits.

A) True
B) False

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Which of the following statements BEST describes the distinction between a not-for-profit corporation and a for-profit corporation?


A) Not-for-profits do not pay their employees.
B) Not-for-profits cannot be organized for any person's private gain.
C) Not-for-profits have to dissolve when the owner leaves or dies.
D) Not-for-profits cannot hire executive officers to run the business.
E) Not-for-profits do not need to keep complete books and records.

F) A) and C)
G) A) and E)

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Brian establishes a small shoe factory that specializes in custom-made shoes.As a sole proprietor,he is immediately able to set up his business without needing to consult other people to make decisions and establish policies.How would the establishment of policies be different for Brian if he were a board member in a corporation?

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Unlike a sole proprietorship,a corporati...

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The most significant difference between a partnership and a sole proprietor is the ________.


A) amount of liability of owners
B) taxation process used by owners
C) number of government forms required for establishment
D) number of people contributing resources
E) revenue potential

F) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

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One disadvantage of a sole proprietorship is they usually have limited access to additional financial resources.

A) True
B) False

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To protect partnerships and minimize misunderstandings among partners,all terms of a partnership should be spelled out in writing.

A) True
B) False

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