Team A is preparing for a large project that will involve aggressive competition against other teams in the company. Several members argue that the team should have a male leader since the project will require aggressive competition. Which of the following pieces of evidence, if true, would best support the team members' conclusion?
A) Female leaders perform more strongly than do male leaders when the competition involves improving positive relationships within the team.
B) Male leaders tend to exhibit stronger performances than women in situations that involve competing teams.
C) Female leaders outperform male leaders when competition occurs within a team.
D) Many women leaders in the company are comfortable with competitive situations.
E) Women leaders in the company have often served as team leaders.

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This piece of evidence directly supports the argument that the team should have a male leader for aggressive competition against other teams, as it suggests that male leaders tend to perform better in such situations. The other pieces of evidence are either irrelevant or suggest that female leaders may be better suited for the project's requirements.

Team a Is Preparing for a Large Project That Will