Multiple choice

Directions: In the following question, an issue is raised and two arguments are advanced, one in favour and one against. You have to decide which of the following argument is/are strong and which is/are weak. Remember a strong argument is both important and relevant and a weak argument relates to an unimportant aspect and has little relevance to the core issue.

Issue: Are women better managers than men? Arguments: I. Yes, women have favourable genetic make-up that gives them better soft skills. II. No, men are conditioned to be more action-oriented and effective.

  1. Only argument I is strong.

  2. Only argument II is strong.

  3. Either argument I or II is strong.

  4. Neither argument l nor ll is strong.

  5. Both the arguments are strong.

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The words ‘action-oriented and effective’ win the argument for II. We cannot infer that management is a soft skill.