Trust stands commonly defined as being vulnerable to others. Entrepreneurship implies trust in others and willingness to expose oneself to betrayal. Trust in expert systems is the essence of globalizing behaviour; trust itself emerges as a super-commodity in the social market and defines the characteristics of goods and services in a global market. Trusting conduct also means holding others in good esteem, and an optimism that they are, or will be, competent in certain respects.
Which one of the following statements best reflects the crux of the passage?
A.Trustworthiness cannot be expected in entrepreneurship.
B.Trustworthy people are the most vulnerable people.
C.No economic activity is possible without being exposed to betrayal.
D.Trust is important though it entails risk.✓ Correct
Explanation
The passage emphasizes the importance of trust in entrepreneurship, expert systems, globalization, and social/economic markets, while also defining trust as being vulnerable to others and willing to expose oneself to betrayal. The crux is that trust is both essential and risky. Option (d) captures this dual character perfectly. Option (a) contradicts the passage. Option (b) is too narrow and not the crux. Option (c) is an overstatement — the passage doesn't say no economic activity is possible without betrayal.
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