A marketing director for NovaTech Industries believes that whenever the company opens a new research center in a city, it should contribute to local educational programs. This, the director argues, would enhance NovaTech's reputation and ultimately boost sales. Which statement, if true, would highlight the most significant flaw in the marketing director's reasoning?

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NovaTech's products are primarily sold online, making local contributions less impactful on overall sales.

Funding educational programs would mean cutting back on digital marketing, which has proven to be the most effective advertising method.

Economic downturns could force NovaTech to shut down or move its research centers.

Many educational programs are inefficient, so funds allocated to them may not effectively benefit the community.

If employees at the research center feel undervalued or overworked, their dissatisfaction could overshadow any positive effects from NovaTech's contributions.

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To determine the most significant flaw in the marketing director's reasoning, we need to analyze how the proposed charitable contributions might not lead to the desired outcome of increased sales. The correct option is (E), which states that if employees at the research center feel undervalued or overworked, their dissatisfaction could overshadow any positive effects from…

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What this question tests

What it tests

Whether you can identify the option that most undermines an argument's conclusion.

Common trap

Choosing an irrelevant objection or one that attacks the premise rather than the reasoning.