I have an input which contains a dropdown list of 8 items. Depending on the option the user picks, I want to change the value of their input into a a different string value. In order to do this, I am using a ton of if else statements, which make this look very bulky and I would like to condense this if at all possible. I have the following code:

```
if (inputFive == "Corporation"){
    inputFive = "534"
} else if (inputFive == "LLC"){
    inputFive = "535"
} else if(inputFive == "LLP"){
    inputFive = "536"
} else if(inputFive == "Partnership"){
    inputFive = "537"
} else if(inputFive == "Sole Proprietorship"){
    inputFive = "538"
} else if(inputFive == "Limited Partnership"){
    inputFive = "539"
} else {
    inputFive = "540"
}

```

As you can see, this looks a little old-school, and I would like to see if there is a better/simpler way to make this happen. Just looking to condense this code if at all possible. I believe that their might be a way to create a dictionary by assigning key/value objects, but I don't know how to do this correctly... All options/hints will be appreciated!