JAMB Economics 2003 Question 30

Question 30

Business Organisations

An advantage of the sole proprietorship over the partnership form of business organisation is that

  1. A.its existence is limited by an individual's life span
  2. B.it relies on the decision of friends to succeed
  3. C.the possibility of conflict in management is virtually non-existent
  4. D.it enjoys limited liability for debt in the event of failure
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (the possibility of conflict in management is virtually non-existent)

Explanation

A sole proprietor makes all decisions alone, so there are no quarrels between partners over management.