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A manager claims, 'Since we installed ergonomic chairs, employee morale has improved significantly. Therefore, the chairs are directly responsible for the boost in morale.' Which of the following is an unstated assumption in the manager's argument?

A Ergonomic chairs are more expensive than standard office chairs.
B No other changes or events occurred simultaneously that could have influenced employee morale.
C Employees were previously unhappy with their old chairs.
D Improved morale will lead to increased productivity.

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

The argument assumes a direct causal link between the chairs and morale, ignoring other potential factors that might have contributed to the improvement, such as recent company successes or new benefits.

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