Business Organizations Worksheet
Explore different types of business organizations, their characteristics, advantages, and disadvantages for Grade 12 Economics.
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Read each question carefully and provide your best answer based on your understanding of business organizations.
1. Which type of business organization is owned and controlled by one person, who is solely responsible for all debts and liabilities?
Partnership
Sole Proprietorship
Corporation
Cooperative
2. Limited liability is a key characteristic of which business organization, protecting personal assets from business debts?
Sole Proprietorship
General Partnership
Corporation
Limited Partnership
1. A partnership requires at least three individuals to be legally formed.
True
False
2. Shareholders in a corporation have direct control over the day-to-day operations of the business.
True
False
1. The legal document that outlines the rights and responsibilities of partners in a business is called a .
2. In a corporation, the owners are known as , and their ownership is represented by shares of stock.
1. Briefly explain the concept of unlimited liability and in which business organization type it is most prevalent.
2. What are two primary advantages of forming a corporation compared to a sole proprietorship?
Match each business organization type with its defining characteristic.
1. Sole Proprietorship
a. Owned by shareholders, limited liability
2. Partnership
b. Two or more owners, shared liability
3. Corporation
c. Single owner, unlimited liability