Which of the Following Is a Difference Between an International

question 35

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a difference between an international branch office of a corporation and an international subsidiary of the corporation?

• A) The branch office is a separate legal entity from the corporation, while the subsidiary does not have such a legal existence.
• B) The branch office has a liability shield between itself and the corporation, while the subsidiary does not possess such a shield.
• C) The corporation is liable for the contracts of the branch office, while it is not liable for contracts of the subsidiary.
• D) The corporation is not liable for the torts committed by the branch office, while it is liable for torts committed by the subsidiary.

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Definitions:

Illinois Central Railroad

A historic American railroad that operated in the central United States, particularly known for its role in the development of the railway network from the Great Lakes to the Gulf of Mexico.

Demand

The quantity of a good or service that consumers are willing and able to purchase at various prices during a given period.

Elastic

A characteristic of demand or supply where a change in price leads to a significant change in the quantity demanded or supplied.

Price Elasticity

A measure of the responsiveness of the quantity demanded or supplied of a product or service to a change in its price.