An argument states: 'A recent survey of 100 successful entrepreneurs in Silicon Valley revealed that 90% attribute their success to working 70+ hours per week. Therefore, our company should encourage all employees to work longer hours to achieve similar success.' What is the most significant flaw in this argument?

The correct answer to the question "An argument states: 'A recent survey of 100 successful entrepreneurs in Silicon Valley revealed that 90% attribute their success to working 70+ hours per week. Therefore, our company should encourage all employees to work longer hours to achieve similar success.' What is the most significant flaw in this argument?" is Option C: The sample of entrepreneurs may not be representative of the general employee population or other industries..

The other options — A) It fails to define 'success' adequately., B) It assumes that working longer hours guarantees success for everyone., D) It does not consider the ethical implications of requiring employees to work excessively long hours. — are incorrect for this GMAT Exam Prep question. As explained above: The argument generalizes findings from a specific, small, and potentially biased sample (successful Silicon Valley entrepreneurs) to a broader population (all employees), which is a classic sampling …