War Metaphors Are Common in Business

question 12

Multiple Choice

War metaphors are common in business. This kind of mindset can be dangerous for business leaders because

• A)it may lead executives to become violent.
• B)it may foster the idea that honesty is unnecessary in business.
• C)it results in organizations that are not profitable.
• D)it leads executives to commit illegal actions.
• E)business is more like a game than a war.

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