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题目题材：人事
gre argument 209题目：
209, (人事/提议/——)The following recommendation was made by the Human Resources Manager to the board of directors of the Fancy Toy Company.
"In the last three quarters of this year(1), under the leadership of our president, Pat Salvo, our profits have fallen considerably(2). Thus, we should ask for her resignation in return for a generous severance package. In Pat's place, we should appoint Rosa Winnings (6, 7). Rosa is currently president of Starlight Jewelry(4), a company whose profits have increased dramatically over the past several years(3). Although we will have to pay Rosa twice the salary that Pat has been receiving, it will be well worth it because we can soon expect our profits to increase considerably (5)."
提纲：
(1)The manager fails to illustrate that the decreased profits in the last three quarters are not temporary fluctuation but will continue in the future.
(2)Many other factors could also contribute to the decline in the profits of Fancy Toy Company.
(3)The manager unfairly attributes the increased profits of Starlight Jewelry to the leadership of Rosa Winnings.
(4)Even if Rosa is highly competent in her current position, we could not ensure that she can also do an excellent job as the manager of the toy company.
(5)The company’s profits will not necessarily increase merely because the replacement of the manager.
(6)The manager fails to consider if Rosa is willing to accept the offer.
(7)The manager fails to inform us if there are any other competent candidates we can choose from.
注：题目中括号里的数字表明这句话体现的是提纲中第几号缺陷。
