A Friend of Yours Starts His Own Business

question 143

Multiple Choice

A friend of yours starts his own business. He would like to expand his client base to include the government, but he believes his small business would be ignored. Based on your knowledge from the text, you tell him

• A) that he's absolutely right, the government doesn't deal with small businesses.
• B) although the government will deal with small businesses, he will never make a profit off a government contract.
• C) that any government, federal, state, or local would laugh at the size of his business.
• D) the government rarely considers new suppliers when making purchasing decisions.
• E) the government buys products from all sizes of business, but there is some red tape.

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Definitions:

Machiavellianism

A personality trait characterized by manipulation, deceit, and exploitation of others to achieve one's own goals.

Unethical Practices

Actions or behaviors that violate moral principles, standards, or codes of conduct within a particular field or society.

Personal Gain

The achievement of personal benefits or advantages, often at the expense of others or ethical principles.

Locus of Control

A psychological concept referring to the extent to which individuals believe they have control over the events that affect their lives.