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Question 32

Logical Reasoning Statement and Conclusions Medium

A study found that employees who worked fewer hours per week were more productive during their working hours. The study concluded that reducing working hours can increase productivity and overall job satisfaction. However, some companies claim that reducing working hours leads to delays in meeting deadlines and increased operational costs. Which of the following, if true, weakens the study's conclusion?

(A) Companies with reduced working hours had fewer operational delays.
(B) Employees with reduced working hours demanded higher wages.
(C) Employees in creative fields showed the highest productivity improvement.
(D) Companies with reduced hours reported higher profits.
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Correct Solution: Option B

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Statement and Conclusions Solution

Solution

The goal is to find the statement that, if true, weakens the study's conclusion that reducing work hours is beneficial. A weakening statement will introduce a negative consequence or undermine the positive claims.

Analysis of Options:

  • A, C, and D all support or strengthen the study's conclusion by highlighting positive outcomes (fewer delays, productivity improvement, higher profits).
  • B (Employees demanded higher wages): This weakens the conclusion. If reducing hours leads to demands for higher wages, it would increase operational costs. This directly supports the counter-argument mentioned in the passage and makes the practice less beneficial for companies, thus weakening the study's overall positive conclusion.

Conclusion:

Statement B is the only one that presents a significant drawback, thereby weakening the argument that reducing work hours is a net positive.

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