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“I think you will find that this bailout is the best option before our organization, especially because disagreement may indicate that this company is
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“I think you will find that this bailout is the best option before our organization, especially because disagreement may indicate that this company is not the right place for you.” Which informal fallacy is committed in the above argument?

A.

False alternative

B.

Circular argument

C.

Appeal to force

D.

Appeal to inappropriate authority

Correct option is C


The fallacy here is Appeal to force ( ad baculum), where the speaker implicitly threatens the listener (suggesting disagreement might mean they’re not suited for the company) to accept the argument. This fallacy occurs when an argument relies on the threat of negative consequences rather than reason or evidence.
Information Booster:
1. False alternative: Presenting two extreme options as the only possibilities.
2. Circular argument: Repeating the premise as the conclusion without any new support.
3. Appeal to force: Using threats or implied consequences to make someone accept a conclusion.
4. Appeal to inappropriate authority: Citing an authority on a subject who is not qualified in that field.

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