Karim after completing his XII exam from his village school joined the course of electrician in an ITI in a town near his village. On completion of this course he tried for a government job but could not get the same. He, therefore decided to help as a worker to a renowned electrician in that area. After working with him for two years he decided to start his own electrician shop in the village. For this he purchased equipment for ₹10,000 and hired a shop at a monthly rent of ₹2000. He decided to manage the shop by himself.
On the basis of the given information, answer the following questions:
(a) Identify the form of business organisation started by 'Karim'.
(b) State any four characteristics of such a form of business organisation.