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Forms of Ownership Chapter 5

Copyright © 2013 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice Hall Learning Objectives Define sole proprietorship and explain the six advantages and six disadvantages of this ownership model Define partnership and explain the six advantages and three disadvantages of this ownership model Define corporation and explain the four advantages and six disadvantages of this ownership model Copyright © 2013 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice Hall

Copyright © 2013 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice Hall Learning Objectives Explain the concept of corporate governance and identify the three groups responsible for ensuring good governance Identify the potential advantages of pursuing mergers and acquisitions as a growth strategy, along with the potential difficulties and risks Define strategic alliance and joint venture and explain why a company would choose these options over a merger or an acquisition Copyright © 2013 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice Hall

Forms of Business Ownership Copyright © 2013 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice Hall

Copyright © 2013 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice Hall Sole Proprietorships Sole proprietorship A business owned by a single person Unlimited liability A legal condition under which any damages or debts incurred by a business are the owner’s personal responsibility Copyright © 2013 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice Hall

Advantages of Sole Proprietorships Simplicity Single layer of taxation Privacy Flexibility and control Fewer limitations on personal income Personal satisfaction Copyright © 2013 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice Hall

Disadvantages of Sole Proprietorships Financial liability Demands on the owner Limited managerial perspective Resource limitations No employee benefits for the owner Finite life span Copyright © 2013 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice Hall

Copyright © 2013 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice Hall Partnerships Partnership An unincorporated company owned by two or more people Limited liability A legal condition in which the maximum amount each owner is liable for is equal to whatever amount each invested in the business Copyright © 2013 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice Hall

Copyright © 2013 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice Hall Partnerships (cont.) General partnership A partnership in which all partners have joint authority to make decisions for the firm and joint liability for the firm’s financial obligations Limited partnership A partnership in which one or more persons act as general partners, run the business, and have the same unlimited liability as sole proprietors Copyright © 2013 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice Hall

Copyright © 2013 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice Hall Partnerships Master Limited Partnership (MLP) A partnership that is allowed to raise money by selling units of ownership to general public partnerships and can bring together business professionals with diverse skill sets and perspectives. Copyright © 2013 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice Hall

Copyright © 2013 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice Hall Partnerships Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) A partnership in which each partner has unlimited liability only for his or her own actions and at least some degree of limited liability for the partnership as a whole Copyright © 2013 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice Hall

Advantages of Partnerships Simplicity Single layer of taxation More resources Cost sharing Broader skill and experience base Longevity Copyright © 2013 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice Hall

Disadvantages of Partnerships Unlimited liability Potential for conflict Expansion, succession, and termination issues Copyright © 2013 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice Hall

The Partnership Agreement A partnership agreement should address investment percentages, profit-sharing percentages, management responsibilities and other expectations of each owner, decision-making strategies, succession and exit strategies, criteria for admitting new partners, and dispute-resolution procedures. A partnership agreement should address investment percentages, profit-sharing percentages, management responsibilities and other expectations of each owner, decision-making strategies, succession and exit strategies (if an owner wants to leave the partnership), criteria for admitting new partners, and dispute-resolution procedures (including dealing with owners who aren’t meeting their responsibilities). Copyright © 2013 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice Hall

Copyright © 2013 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice Hall Corporations Corporation A legal entity, distinct from any individual persons, that has the power to own property and conduct business Shareholders Investors who purchase shares of stock in a corporation Copyright © 2013 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice Hall

Copyright © 2013 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice Hall Corporations Private corporation A corporation in which all the stock is owned by only a few individuals or companies and is not made available for purchase by the public Public corporation A corporation in which stock is sold to anyone who has the means to buy it Copyright © 2013 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice Hall

Advantages of Corporations Ability to raise capital Liquidity Longevity Limited liability Copyright © 2013 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice Hall

Advantages of Corporations Liquidity A measure of how easily and quickly an asset such as corporate stock can be converted into cash by selling it Copyright © 2013 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice Hall

Disadvantages of Corporations Cost and complexity Reporting requirements Managerial demands Possible loss of control Double taxation Short-term orientation of the stock market Copyright © 2013 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice Hall

Special Types of Corporations S Corporation A type of corporation that combines the capital-raising options and limited liability of a corporation with the federal taxation advantages of a partnership Copyright © 2013 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice Hall

Special Types of Corporations Limited Liability Company (LLC) A structure that combines limited liability with the pass-through taxation benefits of a partnership; the number of shareholders is not restricted, nor is members’ participation in management Copyright © 2013 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice Hall

Special Types of Corporations Benefit Corporation A profit-seeking corporation whose charter specifies a social or environmental goal that the company must pursue in addition to profit Copyright © 2013 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice Hall

Copyright © 2013 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice Hall Corporate Structures Copyright © 2013 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice Hall

Copyright © 2013 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice Hall Corporate Governance Board of directors A group of professionals elected by shareholders as their representatives, with responsibility for the overall direction of the company and the selection of top executives Copyright © 2013 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice Hall

Copyright © 2013 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice Hall Corporate Governance Corporate governance Describes all the policies, procedures, relationships, and systems in place to oversee the successful and legal operation of the enterprise Also refers to the responsibilities and performance of the board of directors specifically Copyright © 2013 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice Hall

Corporate Governance (cont.) Copyright © 2013 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice Hall

Copyright © 2013 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice Hall Shareholders Proxy A document that authorizes another person to vote on behalf of a shareholder in a corporation Shareholder activism Activities undertaken by shareholders to influence executive decision making in areas ranging from strategic planning to social responsibility Copyright © 2013 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice Hall

Copyright © 2013 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice Hall Corporate Officers Corporate Officers The top executives who run a corporation Chief Executive Officer (CEO) The highest-ranking officer of a corporation Copyright © 2013 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice Hall

Mergers and Acquisitions An action taken by two companies to combine and perform as a single entity Acquisition An action taken by one company to buy a controlling interest in the voting stock of another company Copyright © 2013 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice Hall

Mergers and Acquisitions (cont.) Hostile takeover Acquisition of another company against the wishes of management Leveraged buyout (LBO) Acquisition of a company’s publicly traded stock, using funds that are primarily borrowed, usually with the intent of using some of the acquired assets to pay back the loans used to acquire the company Copyright © 2013 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice Hall

Advantages of Mergers and Acquisitions Increase their buying power as a result of their larger size Increase revenue by cross-selling products to each other’s customers Increase market share by combining product lines Gain access to new expertise, systems, and teams of employees Copyright © 2013 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice Hall

Disadvantages of Mergers and Acquisitions Executives have to agree on how the merger will be financed Managers need to decide who will be in charge after they join forces Marketing departments need to figure out how to blend product lines, branding strategies, and advertising and sales efforts Companies must often deal with layoffs Copyright © 2013 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice Hall

Copyright © 2013 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice Hall Types of Mergers Copyright © 2013 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice Hall

Strategic Alliances and Joint Ventures A long-term partnership between companies to jointly develop, produce, or sell products Joint venture A separate legal entity established by two or more companies to pursue shared business objectives Copyright © 2013 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice Hall

Applying What You’ve Learned Define sole proprietorship and explain the six advantages and six disadvantages of this ownership model Define partnership and explain the six advantages and three disadvantages of this ownership model Define corporation and explain the four advantages and six disadvantages of this ownership model Copyright © 2013 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice Hall

Applying What You’ve Learned (cont.) Explain the concept of corporate governance and identify the three groups responsible for ensuring good governance Identify the potential advantages of pursuing mergers and acquisitions as a growth strategy, along with the potential difficulties and risks Define strategic alliance and joint venture and explain why a company would choose these options over a merger or an acquisition Copyright © 2013 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice Hall

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