Question

dentify (by letter) each of the following characteristics as being an advantage, a disadvantage, or not applicable to the corporate form of business organization. - Separate legal entity C. Taxable entity resulting in additional taxes B. Continuous life - Unlimited liability of owners C. Government regulation - Separation of ownership and management B. Ability to acquire capital B. Ease of transfer of ownership

Answer 1

Answer:

1. Separate legal entity ⇒ ADVANTAGE

This is an advantage because it means that the owners are not liable for the actions of the company. If the company goes bankrupt for instance, they will not have to pay for it with their own finances.

2. Taxable entity resulting in additional taxes ⇒ DISADVANTAGE

Anything that results in corporations having to pay more taxes is disadvantageous from their point of view.

3. Continuous life ⇒ ADVANTAGE

This is an advantage because it makes accounting for the company easier as well as giving investors more stability in their planning.

4. Unlimited liability of owners ⇒ NOT APPICABLE.

This is not applicable to Corporate ownership but rather to sole proprietorship.

5. Government regulation ⇒ BOTH ADVANTAGE AND DISADVANTAGE

This can be both an advantage and a disadvantage. On the one hand, it can lead to the industry functioning effectively but on the other hand, it could stifle growth with restrictive policies.

6. Separation of ownership and management ⇒ DISADVANTAGE

This is a disadvantage because it gives rise to the Agency problem where management might try to act in their own best interests instead of that of the owners.

7. Ability to acquire capital ⇒ ADVANTAGE

Corporations are better able to acquire capital which is good because it means that they will be able to invest and embark on more projects.

8. Ease of transfer of ownership ⇒ ADVANTAGE

Owners of corporations especially the public ones, are able to transfer ownership quite easily to others through the sale of shares.