Respond to the following :
Provide a brief description of how your focus company is structured. Identify the form of corporate ownership used by the company -- C Corporation, S Corporation, LLC, etc. and indicate the state or country in which the company was originally incorporated. What is an advantage or disadvantage of this form of ownership?
How has it expanded or contracted over its history? Have they used mergers or acquisitions to become a larger company? Have they divested or sold off portions of their company that might reduce its size? Cite specific examples from your focus company.
How does the organization of this company differ from a smaller business (i.e. sole proprietorship) in how it operates, grows, makes decisions, etc.?