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The first is a claim by experts or consultant. The second is the conclusion based on the premise that companies require synchronized work hours to function efficiently. Without that, delays and communication breakdowns can occur, undermining team effectiveness.
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The two boldfaced portions play the following roles:
"Some consultants argue that because a company’s goal is to maximize productivity, it should implement flexible schedules whenever possible." This portion states a recommendation that consultants make, which is based on the widely accepted goal of maximizing productivity.
"Therefore, the very goal of maximizing productivity may, in some cases, best be served by maintaining fixed work schedules." This portion presents a consideration that qualifies or limits the initial recommendation. It suggests that while flexible schedules are often seen as beneficial for productivity, there are situations (like those requiring close coordination) where fixed schedules are actually better for maximizing productivity.
Therefore, the correct answer is A. The first states a recommendation based on a widely accepted goal; the second presents a consideration that qualifies that recommendation.
"Some consultants argue that because a company’s goal is to maximize productivity, it should implement flexible schedules whenever possible." This portion states a recommendation that consultants make, which is based on the widely accepted goal of maximizing productivity.
"Therefore, the very goal of maximizing productivity may, in some cases, best be served by maintaining fixed work schedules." This portion presents a consideration that qualifies or limits the initial recommendation. It suggests that while flexible schedules are often seen as beneficial for productivity, there are situations (like those requiring close coordination) where fixed schedules are actually better for maximizing productivity.
Therefore, the correct answer is A. The first states a recommendation based on a widely accepted goal; the second presents a consideration that qualifies that recommendation.
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A. The first states a recommendation based on a widely accepted goal; the second presents a consideration that qualifies that recommendation.
The first boldfaced portion is a recommendation (use flexible schedules). It's based on a goal (maximize productivity). The second boldfaced portion adds a qualification (sometimes fixed schedules are better).
B. The first expresses a general claim supported by some experts; the second presents the main conclusion of the argument.
The first is a recommendation, not just a general claim.
C. The first presents a popular approach that the argument seeks to defend; the second provides evidence in support of that approach.
The second boldfaced portion doesn't support the first but it goes against it.
D. The first identifies a goal and a strategy for achieving it; the second challenges the validity of that goal.
The second does not challenge the goal, it agrees that productivity is the goal, just suggests a different strategy.
E. The first presents a conclusion that the argument later supports with evidence; the second is a prediction based on that conclusion.
The first is a recommendation, not the argument's conclusion.
Answer A
The first boldfaced portion is a recommendation (use flexible schedules). It's based on a goal (maximize productivity). The second boldfaced portion adds a qualification (sometimes fixed schedules are better).
B. The first expresses a general claim supported by some experts; the second presents the main conclusion of the argument.
The first is a recommendation, not just a general claim.
C. The first presents a popular approach that the argument seeks to defend; the second provides evidence in support of that approach.
The second boldfaced portion doesn't support the first but it goes against it.
D. The first identifies a goal and a strategy for achieving it; the second challenges the validity of that goal.
The second does not challenge the goal, it agrees that productivity is the goal, just suggests a different strategy.
E. The first presents a conclusion that the argument later supports with evidence; the second is a prediction based on that conclusion.
The first is a recommendation, not the argument's conclusion.
Answer A
