单选题 Which of the following types of business firms exposes its owners to the greatest legal liability in the U.S. and which type of firm is most likely to face a principal-agent conflict? Liability Principal-agent conflict A. Corporation Corporation B. Corporation Partnership C. Proprietorship Corporation

【正确答案】 C

【答案解析】The owner of a proprietorship is subject to unlimited liability. Shareholders of corporations have limited liability, only up to the amount invested. In many corporations, the agent (management) may be working for different objectives than those of the principal (shareholders).