Who really owns the corporation? the_________________?
Correct answer: B. stockholders
- A. Government
- B. stockholders
- C. banks
- D. founders
Explanation
Stockholders own a corporation because they hold its shares, which represent ownership claims and voting rights. Managers and directors operate or oversee the corporation but do not own it merely by holding those positions.
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