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Daggie's Sandwiches,Inc. ,sells the rights to use its name and sell its sandwiches in a given market area to aspiring business people who are willing to pay agreed upon fees and meet certain contractual terms.Daggie's:


A) Is offering investors the opportunity to form limited partnerships.
B) Is a franchisor.
C) Creates private subsidiary companies.
D) Offers a tax-free investment potential.

E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

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Which of the following statements about partnerships is most accurate?


A) A partnership is a corporation with fewer than 100 owners.
B) A major advantage of a partnership is that it offers all owners limited liability.
C) A major drawback of a partnership is that it is difficult to terminate.
D) Partnerships are taxed at the lowest corporate tax rate.

E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

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Unlike partnerships,if sole proprietorships find themselves in bankruptcy,they need not worry about a court of law requiring them to sell-off personal assets to pay for the debts of the firm.

A) True
B) False

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The first step in starting a sole proprietorship is to fill out a proprietorship charter application form and file it with the state government.

A) True
B) False

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Which of the following statements about the operation of a corporation is correct?


A) A corporation receives its charter from a state government.
B) A corporate charter automatically expires in 99 years and must be renewed if the corporation wants to remain in business.
C) Owners of a corporation have unlimited liability for any claims against their company.
D) A corporation tends to be much easier to set up than a sole proprietorship or partnership.

E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

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Many franchisors have rules that prohibit franchisees from sponsoring their own websites.

A) True
B) False

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The most popular type of business for franchising is:


A) Consumer wholesale firms.
B) Restaurants.
C) Specialty steel manufacturing.
D) Medical services.

E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

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An advantage of forming a sole proprietorship is that it allows the owner to have more time for leisure activities.

A) True
B) False

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One difference between partnerships and sole proprietorships is that partnerships:


A) Take less work to form.
B) Are managed by an elected board of directors.
C) Have the advantage of limited liability.
D) Have a greater chance of long term survival due to the accountability of each partner to the other.

E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

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A disadvantage of farm cooperatives is that they are subject to higher tax rates than corporations.

A) True
B) False

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In recent years,firms found it easier to grow market share by:


A) Switching from the corporate form of ownership to the partnership form of ownership.
B) Merging with other companies or acquiring new companies.
C) Downsizing their operations.
D) Avoiding problems with antitrust regulations.

E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

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Sierra is interested in becoming a franchise owner,by opening and operating one of 50 Cactus Katie's Grills,a very successful fast food chain specializing in food dishes from the American southwest.Which of the following problems is Sierra most likely to encounter if she agrees to become a franchisee?


A) High initial costs and fees
B) Poor name recognition and visibility
C) Lack of financing
D) Lack of managerial assistance

E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

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A merger involving a commercial bakery and a grocery retailer would be an example of a:


A) Vertical merger.
B) Horizontal merger.
C) Linear merger.
D) Conglomerate merger.

E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

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A disadvantage of corporations is that an owner must get the approval of all other owners before selling his or her interest in the firm to another investor.

A) True
B) False

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If a partner in a limited partnership dies,the partnership ceases to exist.

A) True
B) False

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Emma Pebble and Chase Stone formed a partnership in a landscape business.Under their arrangement,Emma actively manages the company and assumes unlimited liability for the firm's debts.Chase has invested several thousand dollars of his money with plans to share in the profits,but does not actively make management decisions,nor will he assume liability beyond his initial investment.Emma and Chase participate in a limited partnership.

A) True
B) False

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Corporations represent 20 percent of all the businesses in the U.S.and earn 81 percent of the total U.S.business receipts.

A) True
B) False

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Zach and Mac own an auto repair business which they operate as co-owners.Both take an active role in the management of the business,and each accepts unlimited liability.Zach and Mac operate as a _________.


A) joint venture
B) general partnership
C) limited partnership
D) cooperative

E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

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By law,providers of personal services such as doctors and lawyers cannot set-up their businesses as limited liability companies.

A) True
B) False

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Unlimited liability means:


A) When you own your own business you are responsible for all the business debts.
B) You are only liable for the money you invest in the business.
C) As a franchisee your franchisor is responsible for the debts of the franchise.
D) You are liable for whatever advertising promises your firm makes.

E) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

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