A small business owner wishes to persuade a highly qualified applicant (a business school graduate) to consider a position with his firm carefully, even though the applicant has also had offers from large corporations. The owner should most strongly emphasize the
A) family atmosphere.
B) retirement program.
C) potential for greater freedom of personnel to structure their job duties.
D) long history of the firm.

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The small business owner should emphasize the potential for greater freedom of personnel to structure their job duties as this is a significant advantage that a large corporation may not offer. A business school graduate would be attracted to the opportunity to make important contributions to the firm and have more input in decision-making, which is an aspect a small business may be able to provide.

A Small Business Owner Wishes to Persuade a Highly Qualified