A local hospital has no stockholders. This type of organization is most likely:
a. for-profit. c. monopoly.
b. not-for-profit. d. fiefdom.
B
Not-for-profit businesses do not have shareholders to share in their successes and profits. All of the
profits are channeled directly back into the business for its maintenance and growth. For-profit
businesses distribute a certain portion or percentage of their profits to their stockholders as
appreciation for their fiscal investment in the company.
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