Which of the Following, If True, Would Strengthen Santora's Argument

question 85

Multiple Choice

Which of the following, if True, would strengthen Santora's argument?

• A) Very few minorities were chosen for the leadership training program offered to promising entry-level employees.
• B) Very few minority candidates live within commuting distance of the organization's offices.
• C) Very few minority employees would have been hired under the organization's leadership at the time the organization was founded.
• D) The organization has a large number of employees but only a small number of upper-management positions.
• E) The organization expects greater growth in its product offerings than in its service offerings.

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