About this Assignment
For this Corporate Finance 301 assignment, you will submit a research paper that analyzes the types of organizational business structures. You will apply knowledge of business structure concepts as acquired in the course. The research paper should follow APA formatting style.
Project Prompts
The written research paper should be at least 1,000 to 1,200 words in length and should include four sections based on the business structures studied throughout the course. Define each business structure, compare the corporate finance strategies of the four business structures, discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each business structure, and how each varies in taxation.
Research Paper Sections
Sole Proprietorship
Partnership
Corporation
Limited Liability Company (LLC)
Related Lessons
The following lessons from the course can help you with this assignment:
What Is a Business Organization? – Structure, Types & Examples
Corporations: Types, Advantages, Disadvantages & Examples
How Corporate Bankruptcy Affects Shareholders
Grading Rubric
Category Unacceptable (0-1) Needs Improvement (2-3) Good (4) Excellent (5) Points
Defining each business structure (x2) Definitions of structures are illogical or significantly hinders understanding Business structure definitions are difficult to identify; concepts are disjointed Business structures are well-defined and include sufficient supporting detail Business structures are well-defined and supporting detail exceeds requirements 10
Discussion of business structure advantages and disadvantages (x1) No discuss of business structure advantages and/or disadvantages Minimal discussion of business structure advantages and disadvantages Advantages and disadvantages are present but lack supporting detail Advantages and disadvantages include supporting detail and are well-written 5
Analysis of business structures (x2) The analysis of business structures is missing Analysis of business structures is not well-presented and lacks clarity Analysis adequately states the concepts of business structures Analysis of business structures is clear, logical, and well-written 10
Mechanics (x1) Incorrect spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and use of standard English grammar hinders understanding Several instances of incorrect spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and usage of standard English grammar Few instances of incorrect spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and usage of standard English grammar No or very few instances of incorrect spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and usage of standard English grammar 5
Total Points Possible 30