Identify a Defining Characteristic of Venture Capital Start-Ups

question 52

Multiple Choice

Identify a defining characteristic of venture capital start-ups.

• A)They are inherently safe operations whose growth is dependent on the exploitation of knowns in the market.
• B)They tend to develop operations in multiple locations very shortly after the initial investment.
• C)They generally have a developing organizational structure that is subject to frequent change.
• D)They are usually self-funded or closely funded.

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Definitions:

Hawthorne Plant Experiments

A series of studies conducted in the 1920s and 1930s at the Western Electric Hawthorne Works in Chicago, which found that workers' productivity could be improved through changes in work conditions and social factors.

Worker Performance

The assessment of an employee's job performance, often evaluated against predetermined standards or objectives within the context of their role and responsibilities.

Attention Of Supervisors

The degree of focus and oversight provided by supervisors to their subordinates, influencing job satisfaction, productivity, and organizational outcomes.

Influenced

The capacity or power of individuals or entities to affect the actions, behaviors, or opinions of others.