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Ownership Structure of Large Corporations
Large corporations typically feature a broad ownership base, comprising numerous individuals and institutions like pension funds, who hold the company's shares. This structure arises because firms sell shares to the public to raise capital for growth. Consequently, most of these owners (shareholders) do not participate in the firm's management; instead, strategic and operational decisions are delegated to a specialized group of professional managers.
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