The Recruiter from IBM Made William an Offer Almost Too

question 44

Multiple Choice

The recruiter from IBM made William an offer almost too good to be true. The problem was William's dad, who always expected William to join him in running the family business. William's difficulty in accepting IBM's offer may be based on the fear of

• A) failure.
• B) success.
• C) commitment.
• D) disappointing his father.

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Definitions:

Decision-Making Process

The cognitive and logical sequence of steps by which individuals select among options and take action.

Communication Improvement

Communication improvement involves enhancing the effectiveness and efficiency of conveying information and understanding between individuals or groups.

Reciprocal Goal

A mutual agreement or shared aim between two or more parties, particularly in a counseling or therapeutic context, to work towards a common objective.

Interrupting

The act of stopping a process or activity temporarily or permanently, often used in communication as a method to clarify or redirect conversation.