Understanding Business Ownership Types

Which of the following is a characteristic of a sole proprietorship?

• Limited liability

• Single owner

• Double taxation

• Board of directors

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DOK Level 1: Recall

What is a key advantage of forming a corporation?

• Unlimited liability

• Easier to raise capital

• Simplified tax filing

• Less regulatory requirements

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Which type of partnership involves partners who are only liable for the amount they invested?

• General partnership

• Limited partnership

• Joint venture

• Silent partnership

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Identify a disadvantage of partnerships.

• Double taxation

• Unlimited liability

• Limited access to capital

• Complex structure

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In a corporation, who is primarily responsible for making major business decisions?

• Shareholders

• Board of directors

• Employees

• Customers

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Explain why a sole proprietorship might be easier to start than a corporation.

• It requires less paperwork and fewer legal formalities.

• It offers more tax benefits.

• It has a more complex management structure.

• It requires approval from shareholders.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Compare the liability exposure of a sole proprietorship to that of a corporation.

• Both have limited liability.

• Sole proprietorship has unlimited liability, while a corporation has limited liability.

• Both have unlimited liability.

• Sole proprietorship has limited liability, while a corporation has unlimited liability.

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Analyze the impact of double taxation on corporations.

• It reduces the overall tax burden on the corporation.

• It increases the tax burden as both corporate profits and shareholder dividends are taxed.

• It simplifies the tax process for corporations.

• It eliminates the need for corporate tax filings.

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Discuss the legal responsibilities of owners in a general partnership.

• Owners have limited liability for business debts.

• Owners are personally liable for business debts and obligations.

• Owners have no legal responsibilities.

• Owners are only responsible for their initial investment.

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Evaluate the strategic advantages of a corporation's ability to issue stock.

• It limits the corporation's ability to raise capital.

• It allows the corporation to raise significant capital by selling ownership shares.

• It restricts the corporation's growth potential.

• It simplifies the corporation's management structure.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking