JAMB Economics 1989 Question 25

Question 25

Business Organisations

Which of the business organizations listed below is characterized by limited authority and liability of the individual owners?

  1. A.Sole proprietorship
  2. B.Partnership
  3. C.Joint stock company
  4. D.Co-operative society.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (Joint stock company)

Explanation

In a joint stock company the shareholders' liability is limited to their shares, and individual shareholders have little say in daily management.