Question 1

The order of difficulty and expense, from most to least, when forming a business organization is as follows:

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A)   corporation, sole proprietorship, partnership.
B)   corporation, partnership, sole proprietorship.
C)   partnership, corporation, sole proprietorship.
D)   partnership, sole proprietorship, partnership.
E)   sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation.F) B) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 2

Genetech, a biotechnology firm engaging in the new field of genetic engineering, has asked your advice about remaining independent and temporarily gaining access to the marketing and manufacturing expertise it lacks from another firm. You would suggest

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A)   forming a limited-liability company.
B)   forming a joint venture.
C)   forming an S-corporation.
D)   merging with a company with the necessary expertise.
E)   starting a cooperative.F) A) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 3

A temporary association organized to perform a specific task requiring a large amount of capital is known as a(n)

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A)   conglomerate.
B)   cooperative.
C)   master limited partnership.
D)   syndicate.
E)   authority.F) A) and D)
G) B) and D)

Question 4

A limited-liability company is

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A)   taxed like a corporation.
B)   taxed like a partnership.
C)   similar to a cooperative.
D)   always used to organize charitable organizations.
E)   the result of a horizontal merger.F) B) and E)
G) C) and E)

Question 5

With respect to combined business skills and knowledge, which of the following partnerships is best?

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A)   Joe, Louis, and Raul own a bakery. They are able bakers by trade. Each wants to spend all of his time baking items.
B)   Carolyn, Melvin, and Cindy own a boutique. Carolyn has marketing expertise. Melvin has ten years' experience operating a successful small store, including hiring employees, handling inventory control, buying, and managing credit. Cindy is a CPA. Each has agreed to use his or her experience and expertise for the success of the business.
C)   Mary and Robert, both young pharmacists, own a pharmacy. Neither has taken a business course, but they are willing to learn.
D)   Carter and Renée own a video store. Renée is most experienced as a homemaker and mother. Carter has worked as an auto mechanic for ten years.
E)   Vince and Linda own a vacuum cleaner store. Vince knows everything possible about store operations. Linda is wealthy and can provide investment capital.F) B) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 6

Units of ownership in a master limited partnership (MLP) are often sold on organized security exchanges.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Discuss some of the similarities between not-for-profit corporations and for-profit corporations. What are some of the primary differences?

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Question 8

Prudential and several other large insurance companies have joined together to underwrite an extremely large insurance policy. This sort of association is referred to as a(n)

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A)   syndicate.
B)   cooperative.
C)   conglomerate.
D)   alliance.
E)   vertical merger.F) None of the above
G) C) and E)

Question 9

Describe the advantages and disadvantages of the partnership form of ownership.

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The partnership form of ownership has se...

Question 10

Of the three common forms of ownership, a corporation can respond to changes in market conditions more rapidly than others can.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

In the state in which it is incorporated, a business is known as a(n)

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A)   S-corporation.
B)   resident corporation.
C)   public corporation.
D)   foreign corporation.
E)   domestic corporation.F) None of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 12

All corporations operate primarily for profit.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The simplest form of business owned and operated by one person is called a(n)

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A)   franchise.
B)   partnership.
C)   S-corporation.
D)   sole proprietorship.
E)   syndicate.F) B) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 14

A common tactic of corporate raiders is to start a proxy fight.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

When compared to partnerships and corporations, sole proprietorships account for ____ percent of total sales.

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A)   34
B)   16
C)   9
D)   4
E)   2F) B) and C)
G) All of the above

Question 16

Not-for-profit organizations must meet specific guidelines in order to obtain tax-exempt status. These guidelines are structured by the

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A)   board of directors.
B)   U.S. Uniform Partnership Act.
C)   U.S. Bureau of the Census.
D)   Chamber of Commerce.
E)   Internal Revenue Service.F) D) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 17

A hostile takeover is a situation in which

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A)   the management and board of directors of the targeted firm disapprove of the proposed merger.
B)   stockholders are paid a golden parachute.
C)   the targeted firm is dismantled to avoid the merger.
D)   the government makes the decision that the corporate raider can purchase the targeted firm.
E)   the corporate raider receives a sum of money to leave the targeted firm alone.F) None of the above
G) All of the above

Question 18

Unless specified in the charter, a corporation has a

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A)   legal life of one decade.
B)   life of seventeen years, which is renewable.
C)   life of fifty years.
D)   perpetual life.
E)   legally recognized life, which varies from state to state.F) A) and B)
G) D) and E)

Question 19

What is the significance of the name preferred stock?

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A)   It is the type of stock that most investors would rather have.
B)   Its claims on dividends are paid before those of common stock.
C)   The overall return on preferred stock is higher than that on common stock.
D)   This stock is available only to select individuals associated with the company.
E)   This stock provides the most powerful voting rights.F) A) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 20

A limited-liability company is taxed like a corporation.

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A) True 
 B)False

Exam 4: Choosing a Form of Business Ownership

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Units of ownership in a master limited partnership (MLP) are often sold on organized security exchanges.

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Genetech, a biotechnology firm engaging in the new field of genetic engineering, has asked your advice about remaining independent and temporarily gaining access to the marketing and manufacturing expertise it lacks from another firm. You would suggest

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Discuss some of the similarities between not-for-profit corporations and for-profit corporations. What are some of the primary differences?

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All corporations operate primarily for profit.

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When compared to partnerships and corporations, sole proprietorships account for ____ percent of total sales.

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