Question

1. the ____ motive encourages entrepreneurs to start businesses, expand existing one, create new products or improve existing ones, and/or improve production processes to use resources efficiently.

profit
raw materials
price
none of the above

Explanation:

The described behaviors (starting/expanding businesses, innovating products/processes, efficient resource use) are driven by the incentive to earn financial gain, which is the profit motive. Raw materials are inputs, price is a market factor, not a motivating force here.

Answer:

A. profit