Statement: "The company hired more women this year."Conclusion:
Correct answer: B. The company supports diversity
- A. Men weren't hired
- B. The company supports diversity
- C. Women are better
- D. Hiring is biased
Explanation
The correct answer is that 'The company supports diversity'. Hiring more women indicates an effort to balance gender representation, which is a common aspect of diversity. However, this conclusion is not definitive of the company's overall diversity policy. The other options are incorrect because the statement does not provide evidence of excluding men, making qualitative judgments about women, or indicating bias in the hiring process.
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