Module 4: Find the Assumption

Concept Summary

Identifying unstated beliefs that arguments depend on

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Critical Reasoning Question

Find Assumption

Company X's new employee training program has resulted in a 25% increase in productivity. Therefore, all companies should implement similar training programs to boost their productivity.

Which of the following is an assumption upon which the argument depends?

A.Company X's employees were initially less productive than average.

B.The training program was the only factor that could have caused the productivity increase.

C.Other companies have similar employee skill levels and work environments as Company X.

D.A 25% increase in productivity is significant enough to justify the cost of training.

E.Company X's training program is more effective than other available training programs.

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