Question

Priscilla is a trader of silver and diamond jewelry. Due to a recessionary trend in the industry, her business has not been making any profits for a few months. As the end of this economic trend cannot be easily ascertained, she decides to get her house mortgaged so that she can add a new line of business of trading in semi-precious stones. This financial risk appetite of Priscilla illustrates her _____ as an entrepreneur.

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct answer is: tolerance of uncertainty.

Explanation:

Even if the market for precious metals is facing a decline due to recession, Priscilla mortgaged her house so she can continue investing in her precious metals business. This decision reflects Priscilla's tolerance of uncertainty that comes to the surface when it is not confirm what the course of an event will be because the factors that determine the course are too ambiguous or even unknown. The adverse situation does not discourage Priscilla and she is being tolerant enough to decide to keep her business up and running.