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Recent studies show that companies that implemented a flexible work schedule saw a 20% increase in overall productivity over a year. Some executives argue, however, that this increase cannot be attributed to flexible schedules because the same companies also introduced upgraded technology during that time. Nevertheless, a closer look reveals that similar companies that adopted the upgraded technology but not the flexible work schedules did not experience any significant productivity gains.
Which of the following, if true, most strongly supports the claim that the increase in productivity was due to the flexible work schedules?
A. Employees at companies with flexible schedules reported higher job satisfaction than those at companies without flexible schedules.
B. The upgraded technology implemented by the companies was also available to their competitors at the same time.
C. In companies that implemented flexible schedules, managers were required to complete training on effective remote team leadership.
D. Companies that adopted only the upgraded technology reported cost savings but no change in productivity.
E. The increase in productivity was concentrated among departments that were allowed the greatest flexibility in choosing their work hours.
Which of the following, if true, most strongly supports the claim that the increase in productivity was due to the flexible work schedules?
A. Employees at companies with flexible schedules reported higher job satisfaction than those at companies without flexible schedules.
B. The upgraded technology implemented by the companies was also available to their competitors at the same time.
C. In companies that implemented flexible schedules, managers were required to complete training on effective remote team leadership.
D. Companies that adopted only the upgraded technology reported cost savings but no change in productivity.
E. The increase in productivity was concentrated among departments that were allowed the greatest flexibility in choosing their work hours.
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Correct Answer: E
The argument claims that productivity gains were due to flexible work schedules, not the upgraded technology. So, we’re looking for a statement that directly strengthens the connection between flexibility and productivity — and ideally rules out technology as the main cause.
Let’s look at the options:
* A. Refers to job satisfaction, not productivity --> not the metric in question.
* B. Says competitors had access to the same tech — but doesn’t confirm usage or results. Too weak to support the argument.
* C. Mentions manager training — a new variable that could explain the gains. This actually weakens the causal link to flexibility.
* D. Helps eliminate tech as the cause (since tech-only companies saw no gains), but doesn’t directly link flexibility to productivity.
* E. Clearly shows that more flexibility led to more productivity — the strongest direct support for the conclusion.
Pankaj Jindal | GMAT 730 | IIM Bangalore Alum
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The argument claims that productivity gains were due to flexible work schedules, not the upgraded technology. So, we’re looking for a statement that directly strengthens the connection between flexibility and productivity — and ideally rules out technology as the main cause.
Let’s look at the options:
* A. Refers to job satisfaction, not productivity --> not the metric in question.
* B. Says competitors had access to the same tech — but doesn’t confirm usage or results. Too weak to support the argument.
* C. Mentions manager training — a new variable that could explain the gains. This actually weakens the causal link to flexibility.
* D. Helps eliminate tech as the cause (since tech-only companies saw no gains), but doesn’t directly link flexibility to productivity.
* E. Clearly shows that more flexibility led to more productivity — the strongest direct support for the conclusion.
Pankaj Jindal | GMAT 730 | IIM Bangalore Alum
Mentoring Working Professionals & Students on GMAT + B-School Applications
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