Selena, a Low-Level Employee at a Software Development Firm, Has

question 89

Multiple Choice

Selena, a low-level employee at a software development firm, has always been obsessed with making computers more user-friendly, and she has invented several programs designed to help her friends resolve their computer crash issues. The friends have raved about the results and say her abilities as a computer program innovator are outstanding. She knows that she needs to develop herself in the other areas that create success for entrepreneurs before she takes her hobby to the next level. Of the following steps, which one can Selena choose to skip and still have a reasonable expectation of success as an entrepreneur?

• A)taking computer programing classes at the local community college
• B)joining the local chamber of commerce and getting to know the members
• C)signing up for business management courses at the community college
• D)seeking a promotion to management at her current company to gain experience
• E)educating herself on the business plans of other successful entrepreneurs

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Definitions:

Expanding the Pie

A negotiation strategy aimed at increasing the available resources or options so that all parties can achieve more favorable outcomes.

Scarce Resources

Economic or environmental term referring to limited availability of resources that are desired or needed.

Conflict Structure

The underlying framework or pattern of relationships, interests, and power dynamics that characterize a conflict.

Hiring a Mediator

The act of engaging an impartial third party to facilitate the resolution of a dispute between conflicting parties.