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An argument concludes: 'Implementing a mandatory daily yoga break will significantly reduce employee stress levels and increase productivity.' Which of the following is an unstated *critical* assumption upon which this conclusion relies?

A Employees currently experience high stress levels that need addressing.
B Yoga is the only effective method for stress reduction for these employees.
C Employees will voluntarily participate in the yoga break and benefit from it.
D Reduced stress directly translates to increased productivity in this workplace.

✓ Correct Answer: Option D

The argument assumes a direct causal link between reduced stress and increased productivity. If this link does not hold, the conclusion about increased productivity is invalid, even if stress is reduced.

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