Ambrose is a scientist working for a pharmaceutical company. His company was acquired by a rival pharmaceutical company, and now it is involved in downsizing and downscoping. Ambrose is concerned about his job security, since he is actively involved in amateur sports in his community and does not wish to disrupt his current lifestyle. Ambrose's job will be most likely to be secure if:
A) Ambrose's research is in a non-core activity.
B) the acquisition has been financed by junk bonds.
C) Ambrose is in a position to take a poison pill.
D) Ambrose is a key employee in the firm's primary business.

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Ambrose's job will be most secure if he is a key employee in the firm's primary business. This means that his role and responsibilities are essential to the core operations of the company, making him less likely to be let go in the downsizing and downsizing process. A non-core activity may be more easily cut, and the acquisition being financed by junk bonds or taking a poison pill would not necessarily guarantee job security.

Ambrose Is a Scientist Working for a Pharmaceutical Company