Which of the following, if true, does NOT strengthen the case that Christina has personal characteristics necessary for her new business to succeed?

A) She is willing to take risks.
B) She is motivated.
C) She works well with others.
D) She is a "big picture" thinker.
E) She follows directions carefully.

Answer: E
Explanation: E) Carefully following directions may be a useful general characteristic for a worker, but it is of no particular help to an entrepreneur. Rather, good leadership characteristics contribute to being a successful entrepreneur and being able to work well with a variety of people involved in the business. A good entrepreneur must be willing to take risks or there will be no chance to start a business, which is inherently risky. It takes motivation to see a new business through to success, and "big-picture" thinking helps to keep all the factors in mind that are necessary for a business's success.