Corporate Finance
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Summary Introduction
To discuss: Goals of a Person X (The
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Not-for-profit-organization is a type of organization which does not distribute its profits or dividends to its shareholders or investors rather it uses the profits towards the organizations progress and wealth. Examples of not-for-profit-organization are charitable institutions, trust and public service organizations.
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