Which of the following is true of business firms and nonprofit organizations?

A. Unlike a business firm, a nonprofit organization gets support directly from those who receive the benefits.
B. A nonprofit organization does not measure "profit" in the same way as a business firm does.
C. Nonprofit organizations face competition for customers; business firms do not.
D. Unlike a business firm, a nonprofit organization must take in as much money as it spends or it won't survive.
E. Unlike a business firm, a nonprofit organization needs resources and support to survive and achieve its objectives.


Answer: B

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