Economics chapter 7

Disadvantages

Unlimited liability Sole responsibility Limited growth potential Lack of longevity

Bond

Used to raise money Issued as certification in exchange for money

Advantages of organizing a corporation

Limited liability Seperation of ownership from mangagement Ease of raising capital Longevity

Non profit

Not focused on financial gain Income not taxed by government

Stock

Represent ownership of the firm's Issued as shares

Benefits to a franchise

Can reduce overall costs Some advertising may be laid for Can parent company's name

Advantages of partnership

Easy to form allow specialization Shares business loss Shares decision making

Sole proprietorship(advantages)

Easy to start up Full control goes to owner Exclusive rights to profit

Difference between General and limited partnership

General-partners have equal decision making authority, each partner has unlimited liability Limited- partners join as investors, have an inactive role in decision making, have limited liability

Vertical

Two or more accompanies involved in deifferent production phases of the same good or service

Horizontal

Two or more companies produce same good or service

Conglomerate

Two or more companies produce unrelated good or service

Cooperative

Jointly owned enterprise engaging in the production or distribution of goods or services, operated by it's numbers for their mutual benefit, typically organized by consumers or farmers

U.S chamber of Commerce

Largest business organization of the world

Characteristics of corporation

Legally distinct from owners Treated individually Can own property,hire workers,pay taxes, sue and be sued, make and sell products

Corporate structure

Sometimes used by shareholders Head by board of directors Run by corporate officers Made up of dept. Heads and other employees

Form a corporation

Submit application for articles of incorporation and obtain a corporate charter

Disadvantages

Unlimited liability Potential for conflict Lack of business longevity