Concept explainers
(a)
Introduction:
Forms of Organization
There are different types of business organization as per their nature of the formation. The following are the different types of organization:
Forms of Business Organization
Figure (1)
To identify: The form of business organization as per the given situations.
(b)
Sole Proprietorship: An entity which is completely owned by a single person and that person is running the business solely is called sole proprietorship organization. Each and every decision of the organization is taken by the owner and is also responsible for all types of business risks.
To identify: The form of business organization as per the given situations.
(c)
Corporation: A business concern where there is a separate legal entity and are owned by shareholders are classified as corporation. Transfer of ownership and raising funds are easy in this form of organization. The liabilities of the corporation to its creditors is limited up to its available resources.
To identify: The form of business organization as per the given situations.
(d)
To identify: The form of business organization as per the given situations.
(e)
Corporation: A business concern where there is a separate legal entity and are owned by shareholders are classified as corporation. Transfer of ownership and raising funds are easy in this form of organization. The liabilities of the corporation to its creditors is limited up to its available resources.
To identify: The form of business organization as per the given situations.
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