Critical Reasoning

1. Completely flip it around. Find an answer choice that states most businesses have not followed a hierarchical strategy for years, instead using groups to make decisions

rahul_tgsp wrote:1.
Something must be done to ease traffic congestion. In traditional small towns, people used to work and shop in the same town in which they lived, but now that stores and workplaces are located far away from residential areas, people cannot avoid travelling long distances each day. Traffic congestion is so heavy on all roads that, even on major highways, the maximum speed averages only 35 miles per hour.
Which one of the following proposals is most supported by the statements above?
(A) The maximum speed limit on major highways should be increased.
We are not concerned with the speedlimit on highways.
(B) People who now travel on major highways should be encouraged to travel on secondary roads instead. Contender.
(C) Residents of the remaining traditional small towns should be encouraged to move to the suburbs.
Out of scope
(D) Drivers who travel well below the maximum speed limit on major highways should be fined. Out of scope
(E) New businesses should be encouraged to locate closer to where their workers would live.
Contender

Between B and E:
Option E talks about location New business and its workers, which I believe is out of scope. We are more concerned here with the general public but this option restricts only to new business establishments and their workplace.

Thus, B.

2.

Prominent business executives often play active roles in United States presidential campaigns as fundraisers or backroom strategists but few actually seek to become president themselves. Throughout history the great majority of those who have sought to become president have been lawyers, military leaders, or full-time politicians. This is understandable, for the personality and skills that make for success in business do not make for success in politics. Business is largely hierarchical, whereas politics is coordinative; as a result, business executives tend to be uncomfortable with compromises and power sharing, which are inherent in politics.
Which one of the following, if true, most seriously weakens the proposed explanation of why business executives do not run for president?
(A) Many of the most active presidential fundraisers and backroom strategists are themselves politicians. Refutes the argument.
(B) Military leaders are generally no more comfortable with compromises and power sharing than are business executives. Contender.
(C) Some of the skills needed to become a successful lawyer are different from some of those needed to become a successful military leader. Out of scope
(D) Some former presidents have engaged in business ventures after leaving office. Out of scope
(E) Some hierarchically structured companies have been major financial supporters of candidates for president. Out of scope

Thus B.