After Working Together for a Few Months, Disputes Began to Arise

question 128

Multiple Choice

After working together for a few months, disputes began to arise between two of the young company's leaders. Their differences seemed to be irreconcilable. The owner's best action would be:

• A) to let one or both of the individuals go.
• B) call in an arbitrator.
• C) sell the business.
• D) form a strategic alliance with a larger company.

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