1. Harmony Inc. is a B Corp. It has received anoffer from ABC Inc. which would like topurchase one of Harmony's manufacturingplants in Pennsylvania. The purchase price tobe paid by ABC is higher than harmony mighthave anticipated, but, ABC plans to automatemost of the plant, which would illuminatenumerous jobs at the plant. Must harmonyexcept the offer? Discuss. Would your answerbe different if Harmony were not a B Corp?2. Why might Anya Phillips prefer to operateher medical practice as an LLC rather than aprofessional corporation?

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Understanding Business

12th Edition

ISBN:9781259929434

Author:William Nickels

Publisher:William Nickels

Chapter1: Taking Risks And Making Profits Within The Dynamic Business Environment

Section: Chapter Questions

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