Top Executives at Jordan,a U

Multiple Choice

Top executives at Jordan,a U.S.consulting firm,are debating whether or not to expand into a country with a great deal of violence by staffing mostly with U.S.personnel.A vice president argues that Jordan should forego sending its employees there because of the high risk for them of kidnappings in the region.Which of the following statements best supports the vice president's position?

A) There is a high correlation between violence and life-threatening natural disasters.
B) Violence is a harbinger of additional risks that affect operations negatively.
C) Local personnel are immune from violence and are capable of filling positions.
D) The ability to evacuate people when necessary is much slower than it was in the past.