Corporate Structure Matching

Match the corporate structure terms with their definitions by writing the appropriate number in each blank.

A company controlled by another company, often referred to as the parent company. ____
A group of individuals elected to represent shareholders and oversee the company. ____
An individual or entity that owns a portion of a company's stock. ____
Any person or group who has an interest or is affected by a company's actions. ____
The combination of two or more companies into a single entity. ____
The highest-ranking executive in a company, responsible for major corporate decisions. ____
The process of one company buying controlling stake in another company. ____
The system of rules, practices, and processes by which a company is directed and controlled. ____