The Parvizians Own Several Oriental Rug Stores in and Around

question 13

Multiple Choice

The Parvizians own several oriental rug stores in and around the Washington, DC, metropolitan area. It is expected that as each of the brothers have children they will grow up and take part in the business too. The members of the family are considered

• A) sole proprietors.
• B) partners.
• C) private investors.
• D) employee owners.
• E) stockholders.

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Definitions:

Abraham Maslow's

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Hierarchy of Needs

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