Match the type of organization with the characteristics and examples provided below:
Type of organization:
1. Merchandising (or retail) companies
2. Manufacturing companies
3. Service companies
4. Governmental and nonprofit organizations
Characteristics and examples:
a. Provide goods or services without the intent of making a profit. Examples include the IRS and the United Way.
b. Produce goods that are sold to consumers or to merchandising companies. Examples include Ford Motor Company and PepsiCo.
c. Sell to consumers goods that are produced by other companies. Examples include Wal-Mart and Sears.
d. Sell services rather than goods. Examples include H&R Block and Delta Air Lines.