Which of the following is most strongly supported by the statements ab

QUESTION

Which of the following is most strongly supported by the statements above?

A) Nike believes that its product lines cannot reach their potential unless they become the leader in their markets.
B) Nike’s competitors fail to recognize the need to meet the special needs of each segment of the market.
C) Nike’s goals have changed since the company began operations.
D) Nike is still known as an innovator in the competitive running world.
E) Nike’s definition of “full market coverage” is broader than the definitions used by other large companies.

ANSWER

Answer: C
Explanation: C) Nike started out in a small category: innovative running shoes for serious runners. Now it does almost everything related to athletics. So it is fair to say that its goals have changed, Choice C. Choice A has the wrong focus. Nike’s goal is to help individuals reach their potential. The passage does not discuss what it would take for product lines to reach their potential. Choices B and E focus on other companies, but competitors are not discussed in the statements. Similarly, we aren’t told how anyone else defines “full market coverage.” Choice D is possible, but Nike’s current status in the competitive running world isn’t mentioned.