Explain the concept of mutual agency in partnership with suitable example.
The right of all the partners in a partnership to act as the agents for the partnership's normal business activities, with the authority to bind the partnership in to business agreements which have been entered into is called mutual agency. This statement sums up the partnership relationship. The relationship should offer flexibility, opportunity and balanced against that, risk. In partnership you entrust to fellow partners your future reputation and prosperity. Each of us has within our power the ability to enter into undertakings which could bankrupt our fellow partners.
X is interested in the floatation of a company. Briefly discuss the steps he should take.
Compare the status of a minor in a Joint Hindu Family Business with that in a partnership firm.
What do you mean by incorporation of a company? What are the steps involved in corporation of a company?
Discuss the characteristics, merits and limitations of the cooperative form of organization. Also describe briefly different types of cooperative societies.
Is registration of partnership firm compulsory? What are the consequences of non-registration?
For which of the following types of business do you think a partnership firm of organization would be more suitable, and why?
(i) Grocery store (ii) Medical store
(iii) Legal consultancy (iv) Craft centre
(v) Internet cafe (vi) Chartered accountancy firm
What do you understand by a.sole proprietorship firm? Explain its merits and limitations.
Despite limitations of size and resources, many people continue to prefer sole proprietorship over other forms of organization. Why?
For which of the following types of business do you think a sole proprietorship firm of organization would be more suitable, and why?
(i) Grocery store (ii) Medical store
(iii) Legal consultancy (iv) Craft centre
(v) Internet cafe (vi) Chartered accountancy firm
Explain the following terms in brief:
(i) Perpetual succession (ii) Common seal
(iii) Karta (iv) Artificial person
If registration is optional, why do partnership firms willingly go through this legal formality and get themselves registered? Explain.
Why is partnership considered by some to be a relatively unpopular form of business ownership? Explain the merits and limitations of partnership.
Differentiate between: