Logical Fallacies in Managerial Arguments

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Read the following statement:

A manager seeks approval for conducting a training programme on 'openness'. He puts forward the following arguments in favour of the program to his CEO.

Which of the following arguments is the least likely to have a logical fallacy?

  1. A.

    We did a pilot training program with a group of employees. Post the program, one of the participants was open to new ideas.

  2. B.

    This program should be good for our organization since it is designed by a leading consultant.

  3. C.

    Internal studies conducted across groups and locations showed that 'openness' increases innovation.

  4. D.

    We have only two options; we can either train our employees on 'openness' or suffer the consequences.

  5. E.

    If you really care about the organization, you should approve this training program.

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