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Understanding different business forms
Students compare ownership forms, liability, share capital, market capitalisation and shareholder interests.
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Business ownership forms2 objectives
- Compare reasons for choosing sole traders, private limited companies, public limited companies, public sector organisations, non-profit organisations and social enterprises.
- Evaluate why a business may change its legal form as its objectives, finance needs or risk profile change.
Shareholders and ownership issues2 objectives
- Explain limited and unlimited liability, ordinary share capital, market capitalisation and dividends in business ownership contexts.
- Analyse the role of shareholders, why they invest, and how changes in share price can affect business decisions.
Key terms
financial decision-makingBusiness ownership formssole traderbusiness changeevaluateShareholders and ownership issuesshare capitaldividendsshareholders
Exam tips
- Business ownership forms exam tip 1: Write the method before the answer so the examiner can follow each step. Apply this to compare reasons for choosing sole traders, private limited companies, public limited companies, public sector organisations, non-profit organisations and social enterprises..
- Business ownership forms exam tip 2: State the exact concept or formula you are using before substituting values. Apply this to compare reasons for choosing sole traders, private limited companies, public limited companies, public sector organisations, non-profit organisations and social enterprises..
Common mistakes
- Business ownership forms common mistake 1: Show the method first, then give the final answer in the required form. Apply this directly to Business ownership forms.
- Business ownership forms common mistake 2: Name the relevant value or feature from the question and explain how it is used. Apply this directly to Business ownership forms.
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- Explain how you would compare reasons for choosing sole traders, private limited companies, public limited companies, public sector organisations, non-profit organisations and social enterprises. in the context of Understanding different business forms.
- Describe one business decision or mechanism that helps you compare reasons for choosing sole traders, private limited companies, public limited companies, public sector organisations, non-profit organisations and social enterprises..
- Explain how you would evaluate why a business may change its legal form as its objectives, finance needs or risk profile change. in the context of Understanding different business forms.
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