Question

The passage suggests that the failure of a large business to have its bids for subcontracts result quickly in orders might cause it to

• A. Experience frustration but not serious financial harm
• B. Face potentially crippling fixed expenses
• C. Have to record its efforts on forms filed with the government
• D. Increase its spending with minority subcontractors

Answer 1

The correct option is A Experience frustration but not serious financial harm

The last line of the second paragraph states that “The world of corporate purchasing can be frustrating for small entrepreneurs who get requests for elaborate formal estimates and bids. Both consume valuable time and resources, and a small company’s efforts must soon result in orders, or both the morale and the financial health of the business will suffer.” Since, the question talks about bids for subcontracts not resulting “quickly” in orders, it might result in frustration. Serious financial harm shall not be caused as these bids might result into orders sometime later. Thus, answer option (A) is the correct answer choice.