Flawed ReasoningDiff: Hard
Logic Breakdown
Passage Summary: A survey found that most CEOs say they care a lot about their workers, so the idea that big bosses are indifferent to their employees must be a myth.
Conclusion: The common idea that corporate leaders don't care about their employees' well-being is false.
Reasoning: In a survey, a large majority of CEOs of major companies stated that they value employee training and welfare as much as they value keeping customers happy.
Analysis: The argument treats the self-reported claims of CEOs as objective proof of their actual management style. This is a classic flaw involving a potentially biased or unreliable source; it is a bit like asking a group of toddlers if they’ve been good this year and concluding that Santa’s list is unnecessary. Look for an answer that highlights the gap between what people say in a survey and how they actually behave in practice.
Conclusion: The common idea that corporate leaders don't care about their employees' well-being is false.
Reasoning: In a survey, a large majority of CEOs of major companies stated that they value employee training and welfare as much as they value keeping customers happy.
Analysis: The argument treats the self-reported claims of CEOs as objective proof of their actual management style. This is a classic flaw involving a potentially biased or unreliable source; it is a bit like asking a group of toddlers if they’ve been good this year and concluding that Santa’s list is unnecessary. Look for an answer that highlights the gap between what people say in a survey and how they actually behave in practice.
Passage Stimulus
Passage Redacted
Unlock Full Passage9.The argument is most vulnerable to criticism on the grounds that it
Correct Answer
D
The argument treats CEOs’ self-reported priorities as evidence that management does not behave indifferently toward employees. That assumes, without support, that what the CEOs claim is indeed reflected in their actual practices. If their claims do not match behavior, the conclusion falls apart.
Upgrade Your Prep
Ready to go beyond free explanations?
LSAT Perfection is the #1 modern LSAT prep platform, trusted by thousands of students for comprehensive test strategies, advanced drilling, and full analytics on every PrepTest.
Detailed explanations for 59 PrepTests
Advanced drillset builder
Personalized analytics
Built-in Wrong Answer Journal