ECONOMICS (CBSE/UGC NET)

ECONOMICS

COMPETITION AND MARKET STRUCTURES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Israel and Aiden own a convenience store together. They share equal responsibility and liability for their business, and each person receives 50 percent of the profits. What kind of business organization is it?
A
sole proprietorship
B
partnership
C
cooperative
D
nonprofit
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A partnership is an arrangement between two or more people to oversee business operations and share its profits and liabilities. In a general partnership company, all members share both profits and liabilities. Professionals like doctors and lawyers often form a limited liability partnership.

Detailed explanation-2: -Unlimited liability refers to the full legal responsibility that business owners and partners assume for all business debts. This liability is not capped, and obligations can be paid through the seizure and sale of owners’ personal assets, which is different than the popular limited liability business structure.

Detailed explanation-3: -A sole proprietorship has no separation between the business entity and its owner, setting it apart from corporations and limited partnerships.

Detailed explanation-4: -Sole proprietorship This means your business assets and liabilities are not separate from your personal assets and liabilities. You can be held personally liable for the debts and obligations of the business. Sole proprietors are still able to get a trade name.

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