Bill Gates and Steve Ballmer, Founders of Microsoft, Would Be

question 57

Multiple Choice

Bill Gates and Steve Ballmer, founders of Microsoft, would be considered

• A) franchisors.
• B) franchisees.
• C) an entrepreneurial team.
• D) sole proprietors.

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Definitions:

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