JAMB Economics 1980 Question 34

Question 34

Business Organisations

A disadvantage of the corporate form of business is the

  1. A.risk of the owners of loss of personal effects if the business should fail
  2. B.ability of the corporation to raise financial resources
  3. C.limited life span of the corporation
  4. D.problems presented by separation of ownership from control
  5. E.none of the above.
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Answer: D (problems presented by separation of ownership from control)

Explanation

In a company the shareholders own it but managers run it, and their interests may differ.