Question

which one of the following is not exactly a form of business combination​

Answer 1

Forms of Business Combinations

• Associations. Trade associations. Chambers of commerce. Informal agreements.
• Federations. Formal Agreement. Pools. Cartels.
• Consolidations. Partial consolidations. Trust. Holding companies. Community of Interest. Complete consolidations. Mergers. Acquisition. Amalgamations.

Answer 2

Answer:

The partnership is not exactly a form of the business combination​.

Explanation:

• A partnership is a relation between two or more persons who have accepted to share the profits of a business by bearing the business risk.

• The main features of the Partnership are:

1. Agreement
2. Two or more persons
3. Sharing of profits
4. Profit motive

• Business combination refers to voluntary combination of firms to achieve a common goal & to enjoy a monopoly.

• Types of Business combinations are as follows:

1. Horizontal combination
2. Vertical Combination
3. Lateral or Allied combination
4. Circular or mixed combination
5. Diagonal combination.

• Reasons for Business combinations:

1. Capital problems
2. Elimination of competition
3. Effective management
4. Monopoly
5. Technology

Thus, The partnership form of business  is not exactly a form of business combination​.

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