Reconstruct the Following as a Standard-Form Syllogism,and Determine Whether It

question 51

Short Answer

Reconstruct the following as a standard-form syllogism,and determine whether it is valid.
The new dean at Stratford Business School initiated many new policies after taking office.All of the new policies emphasized employee and customer satisfaction.After a conversation with the new dean,an associate dean remarked that since none of the policies of the old curriculum was among those initiated by the dean,the associate dean had to conclude,to his surprise,that none of the old curriculum emphasized employee and customer satisfaction.

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Definitions:

Productivity

A measure of the efficiency of a person, machine, factory, system, etc., in converting inputs into useful outputs.

Counterdependence

A psychological behavior where individuals reject help from others or avoid relying on others, often as a strategy to maintain a sense of independence or control.

Insecure Pattern

A recurring behavior or thought process stemming from feelings of insecurity, affecting relationships and decision-making.

Overdependence

The excessive reliance on someone or something, often to the point where it becomes unhealthy or problematic.