'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?
AFalse alternative
BCircular argument
CAppeal to force ✓ Correct
DAppeal to inappropriate authority
Correct answer: (C) Appeal to force
Explanation
The persuasion rests on a veiled threat rather than on reasons.
The speaker recommends the bailout as the best course for the organisation.
It then warns that disagreement may mean this company is not the right place for the listener.
This dangles the loss of one's job to compel agreement.
Backing a claim with intimidation instead of evidence is the appeal to force.
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