Question

Match List I with List II :

List I	List II
(A) Intrapreneur	(III) Risk taking in an organisational role as an employee
(B) Entrepreneur	(II) Funding start up
(C) Venture capitalist	(IV) Calculated risk taking
(D) Distributor	(I) Value addition in supply chain

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

• A. (A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)-(II), (D)-(I)
• B. (A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)-(I), (D)-(II)
• C. (A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)-(II), (D)-(I)
• D. (A)-(III), (B)-(I), (C)-(II), (D)-(IV)

Hint:

"Intra" means inside. So an intrapreneur always works \textbf{inside} an organization as an employee. This unique characteristic makes it easy to match first.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
This question matches professional roles in the business ecosystem with their primary characteristics or functions.
Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
1. Intrapreneur (A): An employee who acts like an entrepreneur within an existing organization. They take risks and innovate on behalf of the company. Thus, (A) matches (III).
2. Entrepreneur (B): Someone who starts their own venture, characterized by taking "calculated risks" to bring an idea to market. Thus, (B) matches (IV).
3. Venture capitalist (C): An investor who provides capital to startups with high growth potential. Their main function is funding. Thus, (C) matches (II).
4. Distributor (D): A middleman in the supply chain who buys products from manufacturers and sells them to retailers, adding value through logistics and reach. Thus, (D) matches (I).
Step 3: Final Answer:
The correct matching sequence is (A)-III, (B)-IV, (C)-II, (D)-I.