You Are Trying to Decide If an Entity You Are

question 26

Multiple Choice

You are trying to decide if an entity you are reviewing is a government or a not-for-profit. Which of the following would indicate it is a government rather than a not-for-profit entity?

• A) Absence of profit motive.
• B) A primary source of revenues is taxes.
• C) Resource providers do not expect benefits proportional to the resources provided.
• D) Absence of a defined ownership interest that can be sold, transferred, or redeemed.

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Definitions:

Rational

Characterized by clear, logical thinking or decision-making, often based on facts and reasoning rather than emotion or impulse.

Agents

Individuals or entities that act to produce a particular effect or bring about change, often in the context of social, political, or economic processes.

Agency

The capacity of individuals or groups to act independently and make free choices, shaping their own lives and the structures around them.

Sexual Relations

Interactions between individuals involving sexual intimacy or activities.