Explaining the type of organizational form
Choose 3 objects in the room in which you are now sitting. Consider how those objects
were produced. Write a few sentences about each one, explaining the type of
organizational form (i.e. for-profit, non-profit, large open corporation, partnership, etc.)
that you think produced that object, and explain why. Keep in mind such issues as the
amount of capital needed to produce that object at scale, skills and expertise, and
possible risks involved in its production. (two points per object).
Three objects, for example an Apple Macbook, a ceramic mug bought from a local shop, a rug
bought from Amazon made in China. Around 100 words for each object.
III. Discussion. Please review the following articles discussed in class and respond to each
with a short paragraph (five points each).
https://www.realclearmarkets.com/articles/2022/01/26/the_relationship_between_black
rock_and_retail_investors_813783.html
https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/exxon-activist-engine-no-1-starts-etf-for-zero-emission-p
ush-1.1717904
a. Describe the organizational forms of both BlackRock and Engine No. 1. How do
the firms’ structures support their respective goals?
Around 150-200 words
b. Explain the principal-agent problem that arises given the relationship between
BlackRock, the funds it manages, and retail investors.