D265 Critical Thinking: Reason and Evidence - Set 5 - 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 person argues that because a famous scientist believes in life after death, it must be true. What fallacy does this represent?

Ad hominem

Appeal to authority

False dilemma

Straw man

Question 2: A manager decides to implement a system that allows employees to set their own goals. 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 3: A student believes that because they didn’t study for one test, they will fail all tests. What fallacy does this represent?

Slippery slope

Hasty generalization

False dilemma

Post hoc fallacy

Question 4: A company decides to improve its employee retention by providing more career development opportunities. 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 5: A person assumes that because they received a low score on one quiz, they will do poorly in the entire course. What fallacy is this?

Hasty generalization

False dilemma

Slippery slope

Post hoc fallacy

Question 6: A company decides to restructure its leadership to improve decision-making speed. 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 7: A manager decides to implement flexible work hours to boost employee motivation. 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 8: A person argues that because no one has proven the existence of extraterrestrial life, it must not exist. What fallacy does this represent?

Slippery slope

Post hoc fallacy

Appeal to ignorance

False dilemma

Question 9: A company decides to implement a new software to improve operational efficiency. 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 10: A person assumes that because one colleague was late, they must always be irresponsible. What fallacy does this represent?

Hasty generalization

False dilemma

Slippery slope

Post hoc fallacy

Question 11: A manager decides to provide regular feedback to employees to boost their performance. Which management technique is this similar to?

Task management

Performance management

Participative management

Strategic management

Question 12: A student argues that because they struggled with one assignment, they will struggle with all assignments. What fallacy is this?

Slippery slope

Hasty generalization

False dilemma

Post hoc fallacy

Question 13: A company decides to improve its customer service by implementing more staff training. 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 14: A person believes that because two events occurred in sequence, one caused the other. What fallacy is this an example of?

Post hoc fallacy

Slippery slope

False dilemma

Hasty generalization

Question 15: A manager decides to implement a system of team accountability to ensure project deadlines are met. Which management technique is this similar to?

Performance management

Task management

Participative management

Strategic management

Question 16: A person assumes that because they missed one meeting, they are a failure. What fallacy does this represent?

Hasty generalization

False dilemma

Slippery slope

Post hoc fallacy

Question 17: A company decides to focus on team collaboration to improve overall performance. 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 18: A student believes that because they missed one lecture, they will not pass the exam. What fallacy does this represent?

Slippery slope

Hasty generalization

False dilemma

Post hoc fallacy

Question 19: A manager decides to implement a system to track employee progress and ensure tasks are completed on time. Which management technique does this resemble?

Performance management

Task management

Participative management

Strategic management

Question 20: A company decides to focus on improving employee engagement by creating a more inclusive culture. 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

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