Using the Textbook's Criteria for Defining a Small Business, Portland

question 28

Multiple Choice

Using the textbook's criteria for defining a small business, Portland Ceramics isn't a small business if it

• A) is financed by one or only a few individuals.
• B) is considerably smaller than larger firms in the industry.
• C) is engaged in geographically dispersed operations.
• D) has fewer than 100 employees.

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