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Forms of Business Organisations

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Card 1Business Organisation - Definition

What is a business organisation?

Answer

A business organisation is an arrangement where various resources (men, money, materials, machines, methods, and technology) are brought together and systematically managed to carry out business activ

Card 2Sole Proprietorship

Define Sole Proprietorship and give one characteristic.

Answer

Sole Proprietorship is a form of business organisation where a single individual owns, manages, and controls the entire business, taking all profits and bearing all losses. A key characteristic is tha

Card 3Sole Proprietorship

What are the two main limitations of sole proprietorship that restrict business expansion?

Answer

The two main limitations are: (1) Limited Resources - A sole proprietor can only raise capital from personal sources, borrowing from friends/relatives, or bank loans, making it difficult to accumulate

Card 4Sole Proprietorship

Why does unlimited liability of a sole proprietor serve as both a risk and a responsibility?

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Unlimited liability means if a sole proprietor's business cannot pay its debts from business assets, the creditors can claim the proprietor's personal property (house, vehicles, savings, etc.) to reco

Card 5Sole Proprietorship

List three merits of sole proprietorship form of business.

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Three merits are: (1) Easy to Start and Wind Up - No legal formalities required; can start with minimal registration and close anytime the proprietor decides. (2) Quick Decision and Prompt Action - Th

Card 6Sole Proprietorship

When is sole proprietorship the most suitable form of business organisation?

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Sole proprietorship is most suitable in these situations: (1) Limited, localised markets where customers value personal attention (like a local grocery shop or neighbourhood tailor). (2) Low capital r

Card 7Partnership

What is Partnership? Provide the legal definition according to the Indian Partnership Act.

Answer

Partnership is an association of two or more persons who pool their financial and managerial resources to carry on a business and share its profits or losses as agreed. According to Section 4 of the I

Card 8Partnership

What is a partnership deed and what are five essential items it must contain?

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A partnership deed (or agreement) is a written document that outlines the rights and responsibilities of all partners. Five essential items it must contain are: (1) Names and addresses of all partners

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