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FORM OF BUSINESS ORGANIZATION

Total questions: 145

Worksheet time: 1hrs 17mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A type of business organisation where a person individual responsible for capital, bearing risk & management is called (a)  

2.

Forms of Business which is suitable for small business is (a)   .

3.

- Sole proprietors have (a)   liability

4.

Sole proprietorship is a form of business organisation which is outlined, managed and controlled by an (a)   .

5.

A person running a retail shop, beauty parlous, saloons in a locality is known as (a)   form of business

6.

The head of the family, in Hindu Undivided family is called ---------------.

(a)  

7.

The liability of all member, except the karta in Hindu Undivided family is (a)   .

8.

After the death of Karta, as the next (a)   member takes up the position of Karta

9.

The regulatory body, which is set up for the protection of investors is ---------------------

(a)  

10.

The most important document used in partnership business is (a)   .

11.

Registration of a partnership business is (a)  

12.

In a general partnership liability of partners is (a)  

13.

The liability of members of a cooperative society is (a)   to the extent of their capital contribution.

14.

The membership of a cooperative society is (a)   .

15.

The cooperative society lays emphasis on (a)   motive.

16.

.In a Joint Stock Company the board of directors are elected by the (a)   .

17.

Joint stock Company enjoys (a)   , as members may come and go, but the co. continues to exist.

18.

The company acts through its Board of Directors and enters into an agreement through a(n) (a)   .

19.

The liability of a company is limited to the extent of the amount (a)   on the shares held by them.

20.

The formation of a company is a time consuming, (a)   and a complicated process.

21.

The maximum number of shareholders in any Private company is (a)  

22.

Minimum (a)   (number of )members can start private company.

23.

MOA is also known as ----------- document of the company

(a)  

24.

Object clause defines the -----------for which the co.is formed.

(a)  

25.

Articles of association are the rules regarding ------- management of a co.

(a)  

26.

Sole proprietor bears profit and loss individually.

a)

true

b)

false

27.

There is a separate law that governs sole proprietorship.

a)

true

b)

false

28.

There is lack of business continuity in sole proprietorship business organisation.

a)

true

b)

false

29.

In sole proprietorship business operations are confidential and secret.

a)

true

b)

false

30.

The HUF business come to an end after the death of the Karta.

a)

True

b)

False

31.

Before commencing business, it is necessary to receive minimum subscription in Public Company.

a)

True

b)

False

32.

Appointment of underwriters is necessary in the capital subscription stage.

a)

True

b)

False

33.

A company inviting funds from general public must conceal any material information from potential investors.

a)

True

b)

False

34.

A nominal partner is one who allows the use his/her name by a firm, but does not contribute capital.

a)

True

b)

False

35.

Marketing cooperative society is established to help small producers in selling their products.

a)

True

b)

False

36.

.A Private company can raised funds after issuing prospectus.

a)

True

b)

False

37.

There is no limit on maximum member in a public company

a)

True

b)

False

38.

Issued capital of A tech ltd.was Rs. 5o crore, co.gets the subscribed capital of Rs.44 crore. Now company can allot share to shareholders.

a)

True

b)

False.

39.

In which type of business organisation the owner does not share his/her profit.

a)

a) Partnership

b)

b) Cooperative society

c)

c) Sole proprietorship

d)

d) Joint Hindu family

40.

Which type of business organisation is the most popular and suitable for Small business.

a)

a) Joint Hindu Family

b)

b) Sole Proprietorship

c)

c) Partnership

d)

d) Cooperative society

41.

Which type of business organisation is easy to form and there is no separate low for

a)

a) Sole Proprietorship

b)

b) Cooperative society

c)

c) Joint Hindu Family

d)

d) Partnership

42.

Which is not a limitation of Sole proprietorship.

a)

a) Limited resources

b)

b) Limited life of business

c)

c) Easy formation

d)

d) limited managerial ability

43.

The Act which governs the formation of a partnership business is Indian Partnership Act.

a)

(a). 1932

b)

(b). 1956

c)

(c). 1949

d)

(d). 1912

44.

On the basis of duration partnership is divided into.

a)

(a). 4

b)

(b). 2

c)

(c). 5

d)

(d). 6

45.

The minimum number of members required to form a cooperative society is-

a)

a) Five

b)

b) Ten

c)

c) Twenty

d)

d) Two

46.

The cooperative society is required to be registered under the Cooperative Society Act______

a)

a) 2013

b)

b) 1932

c)

c) 1956

d)

d) 1912

47.

Name the business organisation which has a legal status independent of its members.

a)

a) HUF

b)

b) Sole proprietorship

c)

c) Joint Stock Company

d)

d) Cooperative Societies

48.

Who undertakes the management & control of the affairs of the company on behalf of its owners?

a)

a) Board of Directors

b)

b) Departmental Heads

c)

c) Managing Directors

d)

d) Vice president

49.

Find out the liability of Kavita in a company. Who is a shareholder, holding 3,000 shares of Rs. 10 each. She has already paid Rs. 6 per share.

a)

a) Rs 10,000

b)

b) Rs. 1,20,000

c)

c) Rs 18,000

d)

d) Rs. 12000

50.

Which form of organisation is suitable if direct control over operations & absolute decision making power is required in business?

a)

a) Joint Stock Co.

b)

b) cooperative society

c)

c) Sole proprietorship

d)

d) HUF

51.

Capital clause specifies—

a)

a) authorised capital

b)

b)subscribed capital

c)

c)paid up capital

d)

d)issued capital

52.

Which document is subsidiary of the MOA

a)

a) prospectus

b)

b) articles of association

c)

c) consent of directors

d)

d) table A

53.

Identify the type of form of business organisation

(a)  

54.

Name the type of partner.

(a)  

55.

Identify the type of cooperative societies

(a)  

56.

Identify the type of form of business organisation

(a)  

57.

At which stage of formation of a company this certificate is prepared.Name the stage

(a)  

58.

Name the feature of partnership.

(a)  

59.

The profit distributed among the shareholders is known as:

a)

a) incentives

b)

b) bonus

c)

c) interest

d)

d) Dividend

60.

The directors take all decisions on behalf of the shareholders, keeping in mind their own benefit. Identify the demerit stated above.

a)

a) Delay in decision making

b)

b) numerous regulations

c)

c) Lack of secrecy

d)

d) oligarchic management

61.
What is a business owned and operated by one person?
a)
Sole Proprietorship
b)
Partnership
c)
Corporation
62.
What is a business owned by stockholders/investors but operated by others?
a)
Sole Proprietorship
b)
Partnership
c)
Corporation
63.
What is a business owned and operated by two or more people?
a)
Sole Proprietorship
b)
Partnership
c)
Corporation
64.
What is ONE advantage of a sole proprietorship?
a)
You make ALL the decisions
b)
Easy to raise money
c)
You have to share profits
65.
Which is ONE disadvantage of Sole Proprietorship?
a)
Less direct control
b)
Disagreements
c)
Hard to raise money
66.
What is ONE advantage of a Partnership?
a)
Someone else can help with decisions, etc.
b)
Double taxes
c)
Disagreements
67.
What is ONE disadvantage of a Partnership?
a)
Easier to start
b)
Have to share the profits
c)
Help in making decisions
68.
What is ONE advantage of a Corporation?
a)
Difficult to start
b)
Make all of the decisions
c)
Easy to raise money!
69.
What is ONE disadvantage of a Corporation?
a)
Disagreements
b)
Less direct control
c)
The risk is all on one person
70.
Which business type makes up approximately 75% of all businesses?
a)
Sole Proprietorship
b)
Partnership
c)
Corporation
71.
Law firms and doctor's offices are examples of.....
a)
Sole Proprietorships
b)
Partnerships
c)
Corporations
d)
Franchises
72.
Nike, Google and Apple are examples of.....
a)
Sole Proprietorships
b)
Partnerships
c)
Corporations
d)
Franchises
73.
Advantages of this business type are that the owner is their own boss and gets to keep all the profits.
a)
Partnership
b)
Sole Proprietorship
c)
Corporation
d)
Franchise
74.
Disadvantages for this type of business include: owner pays for everything, hard to get money to start from the bank, owner might lack skills & unlimited liability.
a)
Sole Proprietorship
b)
Partnership
c)
Corporation
d)
Franchise
75.
Advantages of this business include: easier to get money from the bank to start, share skills and share risks.
a)
Sole Proprietorship
b)
Partnership
c)
Corporation
d)
Franchise
76.
Disadvantages of this business type include: needs a partnership agreement, partners might not get along, owners share profits, unlimited liability.
a)
Sole Proprietorship
b)
Partnership
c)
Corporation
d)
Franchise
77.
Advantages of this type of business include: selling stock to raise money, limited liability.
a)
Sole Proprietorship
b)
Partnership
c)
Corporation
d)
Franchise
78.
Disadvantages of this type of business include: company is taxed on profits, regulated by the government, and hard to start.
a)
Sole Proprietorship
b)
Partnership
c)
Corporation
d)
Franchise
79.

How is a corporation different from a sole proprietorship or partnership?

a)

A corporation has only one or two owners.

b)

A corporation is usually owned by one person.

c)

A corporation requires a legal charter with the state.

d)

The owners (stockholders) have limited liability.

80.

No paperwork (charter or agreement) is required to start which type of business?

a)

Partnership

b)

Franchise

c)

Sole Proprietorship

d)

Corporation

81.

Which type of business allows the owner to keep all of the profit for him/herself?

a)

Partnership

b)

Franchise

c)

Sole Proprietorship

d)

Corporation

82.

Which business depends on just one person for the skills and talents to run the business?

a)

Sole Proprietorship

b)

Partnership

c)

Corporation

d)

Franchise

83.
When comparing the four main types of business organizations, which protects owners the MOST from personal financial liability due to being sued by a customer?
a)
Sole Proprietorship
b)
Partnership
c)
Franchise
d)
Corporation
84.
What is ONE advantage of a Corporation?
a)
Difficult to start
b)
Make all of the decisions
c)
Easy to raise money!
85.
Which is ONE disadvantage of Sole Proprietorship?
a)
Less direct control
b)
Disagreements
c)
Hard to raise money
86.
Disadvantages include limited life and
the potential for conflict between partners
a)
Sole Propriotorship
b)
Partnership
c)
Corporation
87.
Characteristics include owned by two or more people and may be general or limited
a)
Sole Propriotorship
b)
Partnership
c)
Corporation
88.
Advantages include limited liability for owners, unlimited life, and ease of transfer of ownership. 
a)
Sole Propriotorship
b)
Partnership
c)
Corporation
89.
Which of the following is NOT a business organization?
a)
Sole Proprietorship
b)
Corporation
c)
Perfect Competition
d)
Partnership
90.

A company wants to computerize its accounting system. It issues stocks to raise additional funds.

a)

Sole Proprietorship

b)

Partnership

c)

Corporation

91.

2. Mario and his brother Luigi started a plumbing company together. They split the profits and the expenses.

a)

Sole Proprietorship

b)

Partnership

c)

Corporation

92.

3. Mary opened a dance studio. She receives all the profits from her students’ lessons.

a)

Sole Proprietorship

b)

Partnership

c)

Corporation

93.

Mr. Lewis pays taxes on dividends for stocks he owns in a manufacturing company. The company also pays taxes on its income before distributing it to stockholders.

a)

Sole Proprietorship

b)

Partnership

c)

Corporation

94.

Dan, Tony, and Mac own a pizza parlor. They rotate hours and days off.

a)

Sole Proprietorship

b)

Partnership

c)

Corporation

95.

Mr. Wells owns a card shop. Because baseball cards have declined in popularity his business is struggling. He decides he has to sell his house to pay off his business debts.

a)

Sole Proprietorship

b)

Partnership

c)

Corporation

96.

Unger and Unger is a law firm consisting of two brothers who started their own business. They both are responsible for all profits and risks that their firm will have.

a)

Sole Proprietorship

b)

Partnership

c)

Corporation

97.

9. What type of business is described in the diagram below?

a)

Sole Proprietorships

b)

Partnerships

c)

Corporation

98.

10. What characteristic of a corporation is missing from the diagram on the below?

a)

Owner shares the profits with family members only

b)

Stockholders share the profits

c)

Main owner receives the majority of profits

d)

Board of Supervisors has the final say on new products

99.

This function of business involves creating, expanding, manufacturing, or improving goods and services.

a)

Production

b)

Procurement

100.

Which of the following is a type of business which operates as a separate legal entity?

a)

corporation

b)

franchise

c)

partnership

d)

sole partnership

101.

A _______ forms boards to act as governing bodies. It is the most complicated form of business.

a)

franchise

b)

partnership

c)

sole proprietorship

d)

corporation

102.

Groups of individuals who invest money in various types of companies in search of making a profit are known as which of the following?

a)

investors

b)

capitalists

c)

socialists

d)

investing entrepreneurs

103.

Jimbo set up a pizza shop right beside a high school to take advantage of the unhealthy eating habits of teens. What type of ownership is this?

a)

Partnership

b)

Sole Proprietorship

c)

Cooperative

d)

Corporation

104.

This is an example of a non-profit business.

a)

Midtown Ford

b)

Thai Express

c)

Sunova Credit Union

d)

Canadian Cancer Society

105.

Select the true statement about sole proprietors.

a)

They are run by and employ one person.

b)

Most small businesses are sole proprietors.

c)

All sole traders are public companies.

d)

Most charities are sole traders.

106.

a production function:

a)

Gives the minimum level of output that can be produced from a combination of inputs

b)

Gives the different levels of output that can be produced from a combination of inputs

c)

Gives the maximum level of output that can be produced from a combination of inputs

d)

All of the above

107.

A time period when at least one factor of production is held constant is called

a)

Market period

b)

Very short period

c)

Short run

d)

Long run

108.

Which of the following is an example of a variable factor?

a)

Permanent labour which remains employed at all levels of output

b)

Land on which the factory is located

c)

Machinery which does not change easily

d)

None of the above

109.

The total output produced by 4 units of labor is 25 units and that of 5 units of labor is 40 units. The marginal product of the fifth unit of labor is

a)

15 units

b)

25 units

c)

40 units

d)

65 units

110.

The conversion of factors of production into goods and services

a)

Productivity

b)

Outputting

c)

Specialization

d)

Production

111.

Factors that can be altered or changed in the short run or relatively short space of time

a)

Productive capacity 

b)

Variable factors 

c)

Fixed factors 

d)

Immobile factors

112.

When the marginal product is negative, the total product is ______________.

a)

decreasing

b)

positive

c)

negative

d)

maximum

113.

Production function shows the relationship between input and output.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

114.

The marginal production from 3 to 4 labors is _________.

a)

2

b)

7

c)

4

d)

8

115.

The output maximum is at labor of _______________

a)

3 labors

b)

4 labors

c)

5 labors

d)

6 labors

116.

Which do you think is easiest to vary in the short run?

a)

Land

b)

Labour

c)

Capital

d)

Entrepreneurship

117.

Select all of the following which represent variable factors of production

a)

Capital equipment 

b)

Cost of Raw material 

c)

Labour

d)

 Fuel and Power

e)

 Land

118.

Which of the following represent fixed factors of production

a)

Capital equipment 

b)

Cost of Raw material 

c)

Labour

d)

 Fuel and Power

e)

 Land

119.

The timeframe when some resources are fixed

a)

Short-term 

b)

Short-run 

c)

Long-term

d)

 Long-run

120.

When the amount of a factor increases the total output

a)

Decreases

b)

is maximum

c)

Increases

d)

becomes zero

121.

The law of variable proportions is said to exist when

a)

there are only two variable factoras

b)

there is a fixed factor and a variable factor

c)

all factors are variable

122.

The law of variable proportion examines the production function

a)

is a long run production function

b)

with one fixed factor

c)

keeping all factors variable

d)

with one factor variable, while keeping the other factors fixed

123.

Which of the following describes an eventual decline in the productivity of factor inputs as additional units of variable factors are added to fixed resources?

a)

Law of diminishing marginal utility

b)

Law of diminishing marginal returns

c)

Laffer curve

d)

Law of diminishing total product

124.

What happens to total product when marginal product becomes negative?

a)

Increases

b)

Decreases

c)

Remains unchanged

d)

Reaches a peak

125.

A firm experiences decreasing marginal return only when

a)

Stage 1

b)

Stage 2

c)

Stage 3

d)

Stage 4

126.

At Stage 1 of production, a rational producer _________.

a)

will stop the production

b)

will reduce the usage of labors

c)

will continue to increase the number of labors

d)

will stay the current combination of machine and labors.

127.

What does marginal cost (MC) tell us?

a)

Is cost from fixed input

b)

Is variable cost

c)

The increase in output that arises from an additional unit of input

d)

The increase in total cost that arises from producing an additional unit of output

128.

Fixed cost

a)

long run ATC rises as output increases

b)

long run ATC falls as output rises

c)

costs that do not vary with the quantity of output produced

d)

long run ATC stays the same as the quantity of output changes

129.

In the third of the three stages of production:

a)

the total product curve has an increasing slope

b)

the marginal product curve lies completely below the average product curve.

c)

the marginal product curve has a positive slope

d)

marginal product is negative

130.

Fixed or Variable?

Wages paid for factory labour?

a)

Fixed

b)

Variable

131.

Fixed or Variable?

Raw materials

a)

Fixed

b)

Variable

132.

Fixed or Variable?

Transport costs

a)

Fixed

b)

Variable

133.

Fixed or Variable?

Office rent

a)

Fixed

b)

Variable

134.

Fixed or Variable?

Insurance

a)

Fixed

b)

Variable

135.

Fixed or Variable?

Salaries

a)

Fixed

b)

Variable

136.

Dara makes bracelets and sells them in her shop. Which is a fixed expense for Dara’s business?

a)

the cost of the beads

b)

the cost of the string

c)

the cost of advertising

d)

rent for her shop

137.

What is a cost?

a)

Something the company receives

b)

The price of a product

c)

Something the company must pay

d)

Something the company sells

138.
If you own a home, you must pay for electricity you use.  The amount you pay changes every month depending on how much you use. This is an example of a...
a)
FIXED cost.
b)
VARIABLE cost.
139.
Your business rents a building on Main Street in Dewsbury.  Every month you pay exactly £750 to rent the building.  This is an example of a...
a)
FIXED cost.
b)
VARIABLE cost.
140.

What are fixed expenses?

a)

Irregular expenses that change from week to week or month to month

b)

The amount of money in your bank account

c)

The amount of cash in your purse or wallet

d)

Expenses that stay the same from week to week or month to month

141.

What are variable expenses?

a)

Irregular expenses that change from week to week or month to month

b)

The amount of money in your bank account

c)

Costs that do not fluctuate from week to week or month to month

d)

The amount of cash in your purse/wallet

142.

How are total costs broken down?

a)

Fixed & Total

b)

Total & Variable

c)

Total & Indirect

d)

Fixed & Variable

143.

Fixed cost + variable cost =

a)

average costs

b)

total costs

c)

marginal costs

d)

unit costs

144.

What are costs?

a)

the money coming into a business when customers buy a product

b)

the money a business spends on business activities

c)

the money business invests

145.

Which of the following is a variable cost in the short run?

a)

rent of the factory

b)

wages paid to factory workers

c)

interest payments on borrowed financial capital

d)

salaries paid to upper management