Question

Consider the following exchange between Rudy and Andre as they discuss the implication of working for a foreign owned corporation that arguably poses a threat to the vibrancy of the local economy and vitality of the community. Rudy: You have regularly expressed contempt for foreign car companies, saying they are just bad for our country. Indeed, as I think about it, I've heard you say on several occasions they are taking away jobs in your home town and ruining the local economy as well as the community. So, I'm quite surprised when I hear that you have applied for a job at the local Tataya Motors dealership. Applying to work for a Japanese car manufacturer, like Tataya Motors, means you don't really mind working for exactly the kind of foreign-owned company that you used to regularly criticize. In my opinion, and to be quite honest about it, it’s sure looks like you have compromised your principles just to get a job. Andre: You’ve got it wrong. My principles about the need to keep our economy community strong have not changed. But having principles doesn’t mean that I shouldn’t try to interpret the new world in a way that is both beneficial to me and helpful to my country. If you learned more about how Tataya Motors operates today, plus thought long and hard about how markets changing in the global business environment, then you would better understand why I did what I did. In a changing world, it's imperative that I find ways to change as well. Which of the following, if true, would strengthen Andre’s argument?

a. The position at the car dealership offers a competitive salary and impressive benefits.

b. Andre’s region has experienced a recent and quite pronounced economic downturn.

c. All car companies are equally likely to use imported car components in their manufacturing processes.

d. When people act in ways that are contrary to their personal beliefs, they are uncomfortable and thus more likely to alter their beliefs, change their behavior, or develop a rationalization for the discrepancy

e. Viva Motors offers new employees large discounts on cars used for demonstration and research purposes.

Answer 1

Option c that all companies uses imported product in their manufacturing process strengthen the argument of Andre. Option d explains why would Andre have behaved in that manner but not necessarily support the argument, option a and b also explain why would Andre have done that but not support the argument whereas option e is independent .Hence option c is correct