Organisation Flashcards
Organisation
Social arrangement for the controlled performance of the collective goals
Sole trader
Organisation owned and run by one person (not legally separate from the business)
Partnerships
Owner and run by two+ people, some have limited liability which means business is a separate entity from owners and owner liability is limited
Limited liability companies
owners of companies are legally separate from business, liability of shareholders is limited to the amount invested in shares
Private limited company (Ltd)
smaller and can’t sell their shares to public
Public limited companies (Plc)
larger and can sell their shares to public through the stock exchange
Non for profit: public sector organisations
Controlled by govt. and provide basic services
Non for profit: private sector organisations
controlled by individuals such as social clubs and charities