Multiple choice

Directions: The sentences given in question, when properly sequenced, form a coherent paragraph. Each sentence is labeled with a number. Choose the most logical order of sentences from among the four given choices to construct a coherent paragraph.

  1. Finally the bureaucratic organization took over from the pioneering enterprise.
  2. The nineteenth century was the age of entrepreneur, the self-made man.
  3. Thoughtful business administration took over from action-centered business entrepreneurship.
  4. In the twentieth century the rational executive took command.

  1. 4213

  2. 3124

  3. 2431

  4. 2341
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The paragraph traces business evolution: establishes the 19th century entrepreneurial age (2), shows 20th century shift to rational executives (4), describes the bureaucratic takeover (1), and ends with the contrast of thoughtful administration replacing entrepreneurship (3). This creates historical contrast.

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