Use Critical Thinking to Address the Key Issue

question 82

Essay

Use critical thinking to address the key issue.
-A company accused of downsizing workers defended itself with the following statement: "Yes, we were forced to lay off 20% of our workforce last year, but this year we increased our workforce by 20%, and we therefore now have the same number of employees as before the layoff." What is the flaw in this argument?

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Definitions:

Circumcision

An operative process where the foreskin of the penis is excised, typically done for reasons that are medical, cultural, or religious in nature.

Testosterone Levels

refers to the concentration of testosterone, a primary male sex hormone, in the bloodstream, which affects numerous aspects of health and behavior.

Male Sex Organs

Anatomical parts of the male body involved in sexual reproduction, including the penis, testicles, and related structures.

Testosterone

A primary male sex hormone crucial for the development of male reproductive tissues, secondary sexual characteristics, and the regulation of libido and muscle mass.