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Multiple choice elements of business joint stock company - formation meaning and objectives of public sector enterprises introduction to public sector organisations types of companies - private & public
A private company does not issue prospectus.

  1. True

  2. False
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation
(i) Prospectus is a document which invites offers from public to purchase shares or debentures of a company. 
(ii) It gives all essential information about every aspect of the company. 
(iii) Prospectus of a company is a written request to the investors to purchase (subscribe) its shares and debentures of a public limited company by shares.
(iv) A copy of prospectus must be filed with the Registrar of Companies. 
(v) Prospectus must be issued to the public within 90 days from the date of filing it with Registrar of Company. 
(vi) The main purposes of a prospectus is to raise the requited capital for business of a compy
(vii) Prospectus is issued by 'Public Limited' company by shares only. 
(viii) 'Private Ltd' company cannot issue prospectus since it cannot invite general public to purchase its shares. 
(ix) In case, no prospectus is issued a statement-in-lieu of prospectus must be filed with Registrar of Companies. 
Multiple choice elements of business joint stock company - formation meaning and objectives of public sector enterprises introduction to public sector organisations types of companies - private & public
A private company can adopt Table 'A' in place of its Articles.

  1. True

  2. False
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation
(i) A company is a private company, which by its articles 
    (a) limits the maximum membership to 50, excluding present and past employees. 
    (b) prohibits public (subscription) investment to its shares and debentures. 
    (c) restricts the transfer of its shares. 
(ii) The Articles of Association is a document regulating the right of members of the company among themselves and the manner in which the business of the company shall be conducted
(iii) Table 'A' is a model set of articles given by the Companies Act, 1956 in its schedule I.I. contains in all 99 articles. 
(iv) Normally, all private companies prepare their own articles and file the same with the Registrant 
(v) If a private company has prepared its own articles, there is no need for it to adopt Table 'A'. 
(vi) Generally, all these (99) articles are applicable to a public company. 
(vii) That is why, a public company may adopt Table 'A' fully or partially and in addition ma adopt its own articles. 
(viii) In case, no Articles of Association is filed at the time of incorporation by a public company limited by shares, Table 'A' automatically becomes applicable to such a company. 
(ix) Hence, a private company does not adopt Table `A' as it prepares its own Articles.
Multiple choice elements of business joint stock company - formation meaning and objectives of public sector enterprises introduction to public sector organisations types of companies - private & public

Rajeev is a member (a type of owner) of a marine supply business with many shareholders.
Rajeevs business is __________.

  1. a sole proprietorship.

  2. a limited liability partnership.

  3. a limited liability company.

  4. a general partnership.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

A business with many shareholders and limited liability for its owners is typically structured as a limited liability company (LLC) or a corporation.

Multiple choice elements of business joint stock company - formation meaning and objectives of public sector enterprises introduction to public sector organisations types of companies - private & public

Select out the feature which is NOT found in a private limited company?

  1. Raising capital for the business is easier

  2. Shares can be bought and sold on the Stock Exchange

  3. Subscribers of the business have limited liability

  4. The business continues after the death of shareholders
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

A key feature of a private limited company is that its shares cannot be traded on a public stock exchange, unlike those of a public limited company.

Multiple choice elements of business ownership structures - joint stock company meaning and objectives of public sector enterprises introduction to public sector organisations types of companies - private & public

Which of the following statements about most public limited companies is true?

  1. They are owned and controlled by the employees

  2. They are owned by the directors but controlled by the shareholders

  3. The are owned by shareholders but controlled by directors

  4. They are owned and controlled by the promoters
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Multiple choice elements of business joint stock company - formation meaning and objectives of public sector enterprises introduction to public sector organisations types of companies - private & public

Which of the following statements suits best to private limited company?

  1. It is owned by the government

  2. It is owned by shareholders who can sell their shares in the Stock Exchange

  3. It is formed for the benefit of society at large

  4. Its accounts can be kept private and it receives little coverage in the business
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Private limited companies have fewer disclosure requirements than public companies, allowing them to keep their financial accounts private and receive less public scrutiny.

Multiple choice elements of business ownership structures - joint stock company meaning and objectives of public sector enterprises introduction to public sector organisations types of companies - private & public

Out of these which statement is true?

  1. Both private and public companies need one director

  2. Private companies need two directors but public companies need 3

  3. Private companies need one directors but public companies need two

  4. Both private and public companies need two directors
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Multiple choice elements of business ownership structures - joint stock company meaning and objectives of public sector enterprises introduction to public sector organisations types of companies - private & public

By EXIM policy we mean _____________________.

  1. external and internal policy

  2. export-import policy

  3. extra import policy

  4. none of the above.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

EXIM policy stands for Export-Import policy, which governs the rules and regulations related to the trade of goods and services between a country and the rest of the world.

Multiple choice elements of business ownership structures - joint stock company meaning and objectives of public sector enterprises introduction to public sector organisations types of companies - private & public

Strategy that is adopted when the company is performing poorly or when it no longer fits the company's strategic profile is known as ____________.

  1. divestment strategy

  2. liquidation strategy

  3. transformation strategy

  4. turnaround strategy
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Divestment strategy involves selling off a business unit or part of the company that is underperforming or no longer aligns with the firm's core strategic goals.