The question requires us to identify that which
may not be inferred from the passage. Therefore, we are looking for something that is either:
a) Contradictory to the information given in the passage.
b) Not affected by the information given in the passage.
Let us examine the various answer options.
A. All team sports are authoritarian.
This is supported by the passage when it states - "the activities of the team-based sports ... in their requirement of individual subordination to the authority of coaches and managers". Eliminate.B. All team players are subordinates to their coaches.
This is supported by the passage when it states - "the teams display ... individual subordination to the authority of coaches and managers". Eliminate.C. Without employee subordination to managerial authority, production for profit would not be possible.
Correct. The passage does not imply or address "production for profit" in any manner.D. all team-based sports have socialist tendencies.
This is supported by the passage when it states - "...the teams display strong socialist tendencies...". Eliminate.E. Individual subordination to authority is an aspect of socialism.
This is supported by the passage when it states - "...strong socialist tendencies in their requirement of individual subordination to the authority...". Eliminate.Hope this helps.
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