Erik and Janessa Are Considering a Member for the Founding

question 36

Essay

Erik and Janessa are considering a member for the founding team who has superior programming skills for their new software-related product.His successful programs are numerous and well known.They know that they want to expand to other products,and his experience would be valuable.In a networking discussion,the programmer stated that he was good at what he did and that working on Erik and Janessa's software would be "as good as any." Erik and Janessa felt that that was a sign that he was willing to be a founder.Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of adding him to the team.

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Definitions:

Positive Attitude

A mental outlook of optimism and of expecting good outcomes, which can positively affect one's mental and physical wellbeing.

Hardiness

A personality trait characterized by resilience and the ability to endure stressful situations with a positive outlook.

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A way of life involving little to no physical activity, often linked to negative health outcomes such as obesity, type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular disease.

Low-intensity Aerobic

Exercise activities that increase the heart rate while maintaining a moderate level of effort, typically sustained over longer periods.