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An argument suggests a new method for employee training was highly successful in a pilot program with one department and should therefore be implemented company-wide. What is the primary flaw in this reasoning?

A It assumes that conditions in one department are representative of the entire company.
B It fails to consider the potential costs of implementing the new training company-wide.
C It does not provide specific data on the success metrics of the pilot program.
D It overlooks alternative training methods that might be more effective.

✓ Correct Answer: Option A

The argument makes a hasty generalization, assuming that success in a limited, specific environment (one department) guarantees similar success across a broader, potentially diverse context (the entire company).

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