Which of the Following Organizations Is Considered to Be a Public

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which of the following organizations is considered to be a public company?

• A) A firm whose privately held stock is owned exclusively by an individual.
• B) A partnership of doctors.
• C) A privately-held firm controlled by three family members.
• D) A firm whose stock is registered with the SEC.

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Definitions:

Justifications

Reasons or arguments presented to support or defend actions, decisions, or beliefs.

Extrinsic Motivation

The drive to perform activities due to external rewards or pressures, rather than for the enjoyment of the activity itself.

Artifacts

Tangible or visible elements in an organization that represent its culture, such as language, attire, or symbols.

Kilmann-Saxton Culture-Gap

A model that identifies discrepancies between the existing and preferred organizational culture, often used to understand conflicts or challenges within companies.