Jeff and Bill's business is well received. However, they must quickly make a major change or the business will fail.

Which of the following needs will force their business into the next life-cycle stage?

A) Fresh ideas for services

B) A more systematic structure

C) Additional people to provide services

D) Better ways to motivate associates

E) A more efficient use of resources

Answer:E. A more efficient use of resources.

Explanation:

Resources refers to both human and materials input needed in achieving a firms objectives.

Having had their business well received, task before them will be sustainability and improvement of performance and this comes under making efficient use of resources.

The developing new ideas, a more systematic structure, additional people to provide services, better ways motivate associates all come under efficient use of resources.