An argument states: "Since our company implemented mandatory weekly team-building exercises, employee morale has significantly improved. Therefore, all companies should adopt similar exercises to boost morale." What unstated assumption is most critical to this argument?

✓ Correct Answer: Option C

The argument draws a universal conclusion ("all companies should adopt") from a specific instance. The critical unstated assumption is that the positive outcome observed in one company will directly translate to all other companies, ignoring potential differences in culture, employee demographics, or industry.