INTRODUCTION TO ENTREPRENEURSHIP
IMPORTANCE OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
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Shareholders; Directors; Executives
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Shareholders; Dictators; Executives
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -A corporation is a legal entity created by individuals, stockholders, or shareholders, with the purpose of operating for profit. Corporations are allowed to enter into contracts, sue and be sued, own assets, remit federal and state taxes, and borrow money from financial institutions.
Detailed explanation-2: -A corporation is a business entity that is owned by its shareholder(s), who elect a board of directors to oversee the organization’s activities. The corporation is liable for the actions and finances of the business – the shareholders are not.
Detailed explanation-3: -A Corporation has 3 levels: it is owned by Shareholders, who elect Directors (known as the “Board of Directors”), who appoint officers (CEO/President, Treasurer/CFO, Secretary, etc.) to run the day-to-day activities of the company.
Detailed explanation-4: -Your corporation must have at least one director. The number of directors is specified in your articles of incorporation. Shareholders elect directors at the shareholders’ meeting by a majority of votes. An individual can be the sole shareholder, director and officer of a corporation.
Detailed explanation-5: -Sole Proprietorship This is a business run by one individual for their own benefit. It is the simplest form of business organization. Proprietorships have no existence apart from the owners.