Which Is an Example of a Conservative Shift

question 154

Multiple Choice

Which is an example of a conservative shift?

• A)After reading an article about the economy in Business Week, Frank decided not to expand his small business.
• B)Because of the recession, the construction firm lowered its profit margin to get more of its bids accepted.
• C)Coach Smith decided to play it safe and kick a field goal rather than having the injured quarterback try a pass.
• D)Several board members were cautiously optimistic about the merger proposal before the meeting.During the board meeting, so many problems were cited that the proposal was unanimously defeated.
• E)The individual city councilors were moderately opposed to the expensive bond issue.During the council meeting, so many negative points were raised that the bond issue was soundly defeated.

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