Chapter 10 - Business Organization Flashcards
1
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Sole Proprietorship
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operated for profit by one individual who is directly responsible
2
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Partnership
A
legal relationship between 2+ carrying on a business
3
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Joint Venture
A
business activity, usually for a specific time or task, carried on by 2+ parties according to a contract
4
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General vs. Limited Partnership
A
General is simpler and all responsibilities are tied evenly to those specific individuals
Limited combines general and limited partners that share obligations based on contributed amount
5
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Corporations
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legal entity created by gov. with legal abilities of a person
Shareholders have limited liability