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For numbers 1-5 write a minimum of 1200 words and 3 scholarly sources. NO PLAGIARISM…..FOR NUMBER 6 WRITE 250 WORDS AND 2 SCHOLARLY SOURCES……..

1. Based on the advantages and disadvantaged identified in your textbook for sole proprietorships, do you think a sole proprietorship can be successful for an extended duration? Provide examples to support your opinion.

2. What are the tax benefits of a sole proprietorship versus a partnership?

3. Research a company that went public through an IPO in the last five years. Did going public benefit the company? What were the benefits?

4. Describe common stockholders and preferred stockholders. Which one carries more advantages?

5. Table 4.5 lists major mergers and acquisitions from 2000-2010. Pick one of the mergers or acquisitions from the list, or a more recent scenario that you have heard or

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about. Discuss the reasoning for the merger or acquisition in detail. Was this a good move for each company?

6. You are a manager of a firm that manufactures conventional ovens. Over the past several years, sales of many of your products have declined; this year your losses may be quite large. Using the steps of the decision-making process, briefly describe how you arrive at a strategy for correcting the situation.

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