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Executive: My only opponent for the post of CEO has a corporate restructuring plan that goes against the goals of many on the board of directors. Nonetheless, some of these same members support him for the position due to his push for greater vertical integration. In order to win these members’ votes, I must prove to the members that my opponent does not align with their goals with regard to corporate restructuring.
Which of the following would, if true, most strongly suggest that the executive’s plan is unlikely to succeed?
A. On some topics, the executive and his opponent are in strong agreement.
B. Most of the members of the board of directors who support the executive care very much about vertical integration, but do not know much about corporate restructuring.
C. Sometimes, long-term corporate restructuring goals come into conflict with short-term corporate restructuring goals.
D. Many of the members of the board of directors who support the executive’s opponent for his push for greater vertical integration also support his corporate restructuring plan and are fully aware of its implication.
E. Some members of the board of directors are concerned about both the corporate restructuring plan and vertical integration.
Which of the following would, if true, most strongly suggest that the executive’s plan is unlikely to succeed?
A. On some topics, the executive and his opponent are in strong agreement.
B. Most of the members of the board of directors who support the executive care very much about vertical integration, but do not know much about corporate restructuring.
C. Sometimes, long-term corporate restructuring goals come into conflict with short-term corporate restructuring goals.
D. Many of the members of the board of directors who support the executive’s opponent for his push for greater vertical integration also support his corporate restructuring plan and are fully aware of its implication.
E. Some members of the board of directors are concerned about both the corporate restructuring plan and vertical integration.
01 Apr 2026, 23:56
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opponent to executive has corporate restructuring plan that goes against the goals of many BOD.
but some of these BOD member support the opponent due to his push for vertical integration.
for executives to win those members vote, he needs to prove to members that opponents goal doesnt align with their goal of corporate restructuring.
A complete irrelevant.
B if they are unaware of corporate restructuring then executive has more reason to make them aware and convince them for his selection. so this somewhat helps executives plan. reject.
C wrong comparison and has no impact though.
D if they are completely aware of effects then regardless of howm much executives tries, its not going to be enough to change BOD's mind for their decision. so this certainly weaken the plan.
E then why are they still supporting opponent then? reject.
but some of these BOD member support the opponent due to his push for vertical integration.
for executives to win those members vote, he needs to prove to members that opponents goal doesnt align with their goal of corporate restructuring.
A complete irrelevant.
B if they are unaware of corporate restructuring then executive has more reason to make them aware and convince them for his selection. so this somewhat helps executives plan. reject.
C wrong comparison and has no impact though.
D if they are completely aware of effects then regardless of howm much executives tries, its not going to be enough to change BOD's mind for their decision. so this certainly weaken the plan.
E then why are they still supporting opponent then? reject.
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02 Apr 2026, 07:25
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The correct answer is D.
The Logic Breakdown
Quick Elimination
The Logic Breakdown
- The Plan: The Executive wants to win over the opponent's supporters by "exposing" how the opponent's restructuring plan conflicts with their goals.
- The Flaw: The Executive assumes these supporters are currently unaware of the plan's negative impact.
- Why D Weakens It: If those supporters already know the implications and actually support the plan, the Executive's "revelation" will fall flat. You can't change someone's mind by telling them something they already know and like.
Quick Elimination
- A & C: Irrelevant. General statements that don't impact this specific voting group.
- B: Wrong Group. Focuses on the Executive's current supporters; the plan is about winning over the opponent's supporters.
- E: Too Vague. "Concern" doesn't prove the Executive's specific strategy will fail; it might even help him.
