Calvin,a human resources manager of K5 Textiles believes that the company can improve employee retention rates by improving employee benefits.In outlining his argument to the company's leadership team,he points out that a large technology firm had success with such a strategy.Calvin's message fails to convince K5's leadership team.Which of the following is the likely cause of their reaction?
A) slanting of facts
B) exaggeration
C) unsupported generalization
D) weak analogy
E) faulty cause/effect argument

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As you make sense of business issues,you will often try to identify analogies with other organizations,people,or things.Strong analogies serve to bolster your arguments.However,weak analogies may lead to inaccurate conclusions and recommendations.Calvin made an analogy to a completely dissimilar business,so it was weak.

Calvin,a Human Resources Manager of K5 Textiles Believes That the Company