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It has been established that in business, there are three phases of a business’s development, aptly illustrated by a military an

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问题     It has been established that in business, there are three phases of a business’s development, aptly illustrated by a military analogy. As in war, the business is first initiated by "commandos", then stabilized by the "army", and finally kept going by the "police". In each of the three phases, the business drastically changes, and the role of each preceding agent is minimized to the point of exclusion.
    In the first stage, the business does not yet even exist. The "commandos", innovative, revolutionary thinkers with an abundance of energy and ideas, burst onto the scene, creating a business model and taking the risks necessary to start a successful business. These mavericks go about starting the business using their own methods, heedless of convention or tradition. Doing whatever it takes to get the project off the ground, they literally make something out of nothing, creating a company out of seemingly thin air.
    In the next phase, the business has been established, but remains a fledgling company, precarious in its position in the market. At this point, the "army" moves in, picking up where the commandos left off. Although less risk is taken by the "army" of managing entrepreneurs, they work within the established rules to propel the company into a larger and more stable, secure position, seizing market share and establishing a brand name. The "army" is the team that makes a good idea great, pumping the company full of revenue to allow it to further grow and expand.
    In the last stage, the "police" come in and keep the peace. Whereas the "commandos" got the ball rolling and the "army" came in to make it roll faster, the "police" simply make sure that it keeps rolling and doesn’t slow down. The "police" force is comprised of grunt workers who perform the day-to-day operations of the business. Without these workers, the business would quickly collapse in on itself, having grown too large to be sustainable. The "police" will not innovate or infuse any new ideas or concepts into the business, but will ensure that the momentum is maintained and that the business doesn’t lose any ground in terms of market share.
    The three phases cannot coexist indefinitely, however. As the "army" rolls in, the "commandos" will find themselves limited in their ability to take chances and innovate. Those gambles and innovations, vital to getting the company started, now pose undue risk to the company’s continued health and growth. When the "police" of grunts and middle management take their place in the forefront, the commandos will often leave, preferring to apply their talents elsewhere where they’re more welcome and appropriate.
In paragraph 2, "These mavericks go about starting the business using their own methods, heedless of convention or tradition. " means that______.
选项 A、the "commandos" are free to use whatever means at their disposal to get the business started
B、if the "commandos’’ only work within established conventions and methods, they are doomed to failure
C、commandos work almost exclusively outside the constraints of tradition and convention
D、the "commandos" are reckless risk-takers not bound by any rules
答案A
解析 属信息推断题。相关信息在第二段第三句：这些持不同意见的人用自己的方法创办公司，不考虑约定俗成的陈规或传统。由此可知，选项A正确。选项B是本段的反面推理，only的语气太绝对；选项C、D都与本句的意思不符，其中exclusively(全部地)、any概括得太绝对。
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