WAEC Economics 2015 Question 21

Question 21

Business Organisations

Which of the following business organizations is likely to experience disagreements between management and shareholders?

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

Answer: D (Joint-stock company.)

Explanation

In a joint-stock company ownership (shareholders) is separate from management, which can cause conflict.