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Assumption: Techsol will not be able to acquire sufficient additional resources in time to meet the demands.
Supporting fact: Specialized experts usually prefer firms other than Techsol owing to better compensation.
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Program Manager in Techsol - The situation with our client, WidgetCo, has become complex. We recently learned that WidgetCo may be considering reducing the bonus amount due to certain unfulfilled demands. Firstly, they asked us to implement a highly sophisticated, custom-built security system that, as per our understanding, goes beyond the scope of our original agreement. Second, they requested an accelerated project timeline, expecting completion a full month ahead of the initially agreed schedule. Although we strive to meet our clients' needs, these requests require additional specialized resources beyond what we have at present. Thus, it seems likely that WidgetCo will reduce the bonus amount.
Identify an assumption required by the Program Manager’s argument and a fact that, if true, would most strongly support the required assumption. Make only two selections, one in each column.
Identify an assumption required by the Program Manager’s argument and a fact that, if true, would most strongly support the required assumption. Make only two selections, one in each column.
| Assumption | Supporting fact | |
| Techsol will be able to negotiate with WidgetCo and find a feasible resolution. | ||
| WidgetCo has refused prior attempts made by Techsol for negotiation. | ||
| Techsol will not be able to acquire sufficient additional resources in time to meet the demands. | ||
| If a client company decides to reduce the payment, the supplier company has to accept it. | ||
| Specialized experts usually prefer firms other than Techsol owing to better compensation. |
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Assumption: Techsol will not be able to acquire sufficient additional resources in time to meet the demands.
Supporting fact: Specialized experts usually prefer firms other than Techsol owing to better compensation.
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1. The program manager describes a dilemma between striving to meet the client's needs and accepting the lower bonus amount.
2. They then make a conclusion that "it seems likely that WidgetCo will reduce the bonus amount" based on "these requests require additional specialized resources beyond what we have at present." The assumption is that Techsol cannot meet these requirements, or "Techsol will not be able to acquire sufficient additional resources in time to meet the demands."
3. A supporting fact that would work is one that gives WidgetCo the incentive to do this. Looking at the answer choices, we can see that this statement fits best, "Specialized experts usually prefer firms other than Techsol owing to better compensation."
4. Our answer will be: Assumption - Techsol will not be able to acquire sufficient additional resources in time to meet the demands and Supporting fact - Specialized experts usually prefer firms other than Techsol owing to better compensation.
2. They then make a conclusion that "it seems likely that WidgetCo will reduce the bonus amount" based on "these requests require additional specialized resources beyond what we have at present." The assumption is that Techsol cannot meet these requirements, or "Techsol will not be able to acquire sufficient additional resources in time to meet the demands."
3. A supporting fact that would work is one that gives WidgetCo the incentive to do this. Looking at the answer choices, we can see that this statement fits best, "Specialized experts usually prefer firms other than Techsol owing to better compensation."
4. Our answer will be: Assumption - Techsol will not be able to acquire sufficient additional resources in time to meet the demands and Supporting fact - Specialized experts usually prefer firms other than Techsol owing to better compensation.
