D265 Critical Thinking: Reason and Evidence - Set 3 - Part 1

Test your knowledge of technical writing concepts with these practice questions. Each question includes detailed explanations to help you understand the correct answers.

Question 1: A company decides to implement a new rewards program to increase employee engagement. Which change management model would be most appropriate?

Kotter’s 8-Step Change Model

Lewin’s Change Management Model

ADKAR Model

McKinsey 7-S Model

Question 2: A student assumes that because they passed one class easily, all future classes will be just as easy. What reasoning error does this reflect?

Hasty generalization

Slippery slope

False dilemma

Ad hominem

Question 3: A manager implements a system where team members are held accountable for their tasks. What management technique is this an example of?

Micromanagement

Performance management

Task management

Participative management

Question 4: A person argues that because one politician is corrupt, all politicians must be corrupt. What fallacy does this represent?

Hasty generalization

Slippery slope

False dilemma

Ad hominem

Question 5: A company decides to restructure its leadership team to improve decision-making. Which change management model would be most effective?

Kotter’s 8-Step Change Model

Lewin’s Change Management Model

ADKAR Model

McKinsey 7-S Model

Question 6: A student believes that because they failed one test, they will fail the entire course. What fallacy is this an example of?

Hasty generalization

Slippery slope

False dilemma

Post hoc fallacy

Question 7: A manager decides to focus on building trust among team members to improve collaboration. Which team-building strategy does this align with?

Mutual trust and respect

High levels of conflict

Lack of accountability

Undefined roles

Question 8: A company decides to offer employees more flexibility in their work schedules to increase job satisfaction. Which motivational theory does this align with?

Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs

Herzberg’s Two-Factor Theory

McClelland’s Theory of Needs

Vroom’s Expectancy Theory

Question 9: A person concludes that because one restaurant had bad service, all restaurants in that area must be bad. What fallacy does this represent?

Hasty generalization

False dilemma

Slippery slope

Ad hominem

Question 10: A company decides to improve communication between departments. Which change management model would be most appropriate?

Kotter’s 8-Step Change Model

Lewin’s Change Management Model

ADKAR Model

McKinsey 7-S Model

Question 11: A person believes that because they had one negative interaction with a co-worker, they will never get along with that person. What kind of fallacy is this?

Hasty generalization

False dilemma

Slippery slope

Post hoc fallacy

Question 12: A manager decides to delegate tasks based on each employee’s strengths. Which motivational theory does this align with?

Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs

Herzberg’s Two-Factor Theory

McClelland’s Theory of Needs

Vroom’s Expectancy Theory

Question 13: A student argues that because they didn’t study for one test, they will never do well in the course. What fallacy is this an example of?

Slippery slope

Hasty generalization

False dilemma

Post hoc fallacy

Question 14: A company decides to focus on improving employee retention through training and development programs. Which change management model would be most appropriate?

Kotter’s 8-Step Change Model

Lewin’s Change Management Model

ADKAR Model

McKinsey 7-S Model

Question 15: A person believes that because they succeeded once, they will always succeed. What fallacy does this represent?

Hasty generalization

False dilemma

Slippery slope

Post hoc fallacy

Question 16: A manager implements a feedback system to ensure employees meet performance expectations. What management technique does this resemble?

Micromanagement

Performance management

Task management

Participative management

Question 17: A student believes that because they failed one assignment, they will fail the course. What fallacy is this an example of?

Slippery slope

Hasty generalization

False dilemma

Post hoc fallacy

Question 18: A company decides to focus on building stronger relationships between teams to improve collaboration. Which team-building strategy does this align with?

High levels of conflict

Mutual trust and respect

Undefined roles

Clear communication

Question 19: A person argues that because they didn’t get the job they applied for, they will never find employment. What fallacy does this represent?

Slippery slope

Hasty generalization

False dilemma

Post hoc fallacy

Question 20: A company decides to improve its customer service by implementing new technology. Which change management model would be most appropriate?

Kotter’s 8-Step Change Model

Lewin’s Change Management Model

ADKAR Model

McKinsey 7-S Model

Need Guaranteed Results?

Our exam support service guarantees you'll pass your OA on the first attempt. Pay only after you pass!

Get Exam Support