Organizational Type | Description | Example |
Public Company | A company whose shares are traded publicly on a stock exchange and can be bought by anyone. | Apple Inc., Google LLC |
Government Department | A specific branch of the government responsible for a particular area of public administration. | Department of Health |
Government Authority | A public organization created by a government to undertake commercial activities on its behalf. | Port Authority |
Private Company | A business owned by private individuals or entities and not publicly traded. | Cargill, Koch Industries |
Non-Profit Organization | An organization dedicated to furthering a social cause or advocating for a shared point of interest. | Red Cross, World Wildlife Fund |
Startup | A young company founded to develop a unique product or service, typically in the tech sector. | SpaceX, Airbnb |
Multinational Corporation | A corporation that operates in multiple countries, managing production or delivering services in more than one country. | Nestlé, Microsoft |
Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) | Independent firms which employ fewer than a given number of employees. | Local restaurants, small manufacturing firms |
Educational Institution | An organization dedicated to education and research, typically including schools, colleges, and universities. | Harvard University, local high schools |
Cooperative | An organization owned and operated by a group of individuals for their mutual benefit. | Credit unions, agricultural cooperatives |
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