Question 50
Government and BusinessThe difference between commercialization and privatization is that commercialized businesses
- A.are government-owned while privatized businesses are owned by individuals.
- B.are non-profit making ventures while privatized businesses are profit oriented.
- C.can sell shares while privatized businesses cannot.
- D.employ more workers than privatized businesses.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: A (are government-owned while privatized businesses are owned by individuals.)
Explanation
A commercialised firm stays government-owned but runs for profit; a privatised firm is sold to private owners.