Which of the following is not a reason for the popularity of partnerships as a legal form for businesses? multiple choice partnerships avoid the double taxation of income that is found in corporations. partnerships may be formed merely by an oral agreement. in some cases, losses may be used to offset gains for tax purposes. partnerships can more easily generate significant amounts of capital.

You work as the sales manager for a company that sells office supplies to businesses of all sizes. because the profit margins are razor-thin, you need to ensure that you are getting the very best prices on paper, pencils, pens, post-it notes, and other office supplies from the manufacturers. when reviewing the quarterly profit statement, you realize that your costs are higher than they should be, and you trace the higher costs back to an employee who has been lax about getting competitive bids to ensure the lowest prices. when you conduct your research to determine the reason for the higher costs, and take action to bring those costs back down, in which of the key management processes are you taking part?