Melissa is a very good middle manager. However, she has long wanted to open her own business. Which of Melissa's characteristics is not consistent with entrepreneurship?
A) Taryn has high self-confidence.
B) Taryn tends to put things off till later.
C) She is untroubled by uncertainty.
D) She has a high energy level.
E) She has high need to achieve.

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Melissa's tendency to procrastinate (put things off till later) is not consistent with entrepreneurship, as successful entrepreneurs tend to be proactive and take initiative in pursuing their goals. The other characteristics listed (high self-confidence, comfort with uncertainty, high energy level, and high need to achieve) are all commonly associated with successful entrepreneurship.

Melissa Is a Very Good Middle Manager