The Disadvantages of the Partnership Form of Business Organization, Compared

question 17

Multiple Choice

The disadvantages of the partnership form of business organization, compared to corporations, include

• A) the legal requirements for formation.
• B) unlimited liability for the partners.
• C) the requirement for the partnership to pay income taxes.
• D) the extent of governmental regulation.
• E) the complexity of operations.

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Definitions:

Slack

In optimization, slack refers to the difference between the resources available and the resources used, indicating unused capacity or flexibility.

In-House Manufacture

The process of producing goods within a company, as opposed to outsourcing production to external suppliers.

Outsourcing

The strategic use of outside resources to perform activities traditionally handled by internal staff and resources.