The Corporate Document That Sets Forth the Business Purpose of a Firm

question 39

Multiple Choice

The corporate document that sets forth the business purpose of a firm is the:

• A)debt charter.
• B)articles of incorporation.
• C)corporate bylaws.
• D)indenture contract.
• E)state tax agreement.

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Definitions:

Investment Center

A business unit within an organization that is responsible for its own revenue, expenses, and investments, and is evaluated based on its return on investments.

Revenues

The total income generated from normal business operations, before any expenses are deducted.

Profitability

Refers to a company's ability to generate earnings over its costs and expenses.

Controllable Margin

Controllable margin refers to the amount of profit or income that can be directly influenced by the management's decisions, usually excluding fixed costs and overhead.