"Our Profits Were Up by 10 Percent Last Quarter

question 63

Multiple Choice

"Our profits were up by 10 percent last quarter.Employee turnover has been cut by almost half from last year.Last,but not the least,our market share has increased by 15 percent over the past 9 months.Considering these figures,we can safely say that our short-term growth strategy has been a great success." Identify the reasoning method used in this message to create logical appeal.

• A)abductive reasoning
• B)analogy
• C)inductive reasoning
• D)deductive reasoning
• E)metaphor

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Definitions:

Computer-mediated Interactions

Exchanges or communications between individuals or groups facilitated by computers and the internet, often through social media platforms, email, or chat systems.

Virtual Team

A group of individuals who work together from various geographic locations, connected by technology.

Face-to-face Meetings

Meetings in which participants interact directly with each other in the same physical space, allowing for immediate communication and feedback.

Interpersonal Hostilities

Conflicts or antagonisms between individuals, often manifested through negative behaviors or attitudes.