Thomas Watson, the Founder of IBM, Was Asked About the Key

question 31

Multiple Choice

Thomas Watson, the founder of IBM, was asked about the key to success.His response was ______.

• A)have a good accountant
• B)you really need a good product and a developed market
• C)Ben Franklin failed many times before each success.This is required
• D)to increase the rate of failure

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Definitions:

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