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A recent study found that employees who work remotely at least three days a week are 25% more productive than their in-office counterparts. However, another study reported that remote workers are 30% more likely to feel disconnected from their teams, which can negatively impact collaboration and innovation.
Which of the following, if true, would most seriously weaken the argument that remote work is overall beneficial for productivity?
(A) Companies that implement hybrid work policies see a 15% increase in employee retention rates compared to fully remote or fully in-office models.
(B) Employees who feel disconnected from their teams are 40% more likely to leave their jobs within a year.
(C) A third study found that remote employees work an average of two extra hours per day compared to office workers.
(D) The industries that reported the highest increase in productivity from remote work were those that required minimal team collaboration.
(E) Surveys indicate that employees who feel engaged with their teams are more likely to report higher job satisfaction, regardless of work location.
Which of the following, if true, would most seriously weaken the argument that remote work is overall beneficial for productivity?
(A) Companies that implement hybrid work policies see a 15% increase in employee retention rates compared to fully remote or fully in-office models.
(B) Employees who feel disconnected from their teams are 40% more likely to leave their jobs within a year.
(C) A third study found that remote employees work an average of two extra hours per day compared to office workers.
(D) The industries that reported the highest increase in productivity from remote work were those that required minimal team collaboration.
(E) Surveys indicate that employees who feel engaged with their teams are more likely to report higher job satisfaction, regardless of work location.
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28 Feb 2025, 09:23
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The correct answer is (B) Employees who feel disconnected from their teams are 40% more likely to leave their jobs within
The argument suggests that remote work is beneficial for productivity because remote employees are 25% more productive. To weaken this argument, we need to show that the downside of remote work (disconnection) has a significant negative impact that could offset the productivity gains.
(B) Weakens the argument because if remote workers are more likely to leave their jobs due to feeling disconnected, then the overall productivity benefits may be short-lived. High turnover leads to additional costs for hiring and training, which could negate the initial productivity boost.
Why Not the Other Choices?
(A): Retention rates in hybrid models don’t necessarily weaken the claim that remote work improves productivity.
(C): This actually strengthens the argument, as working extra hours could explain the higher productivity.
(D): While it limits the scope of the productivity increase, it doesn’t directly weaken the argument that remote work improves productivity overall.
(E): Job satisfaction is relevant, but it doesn’t directly counter the claim that remote workers are more productive.
The argument suggests that remote work is beneficial for productivity because remote employees are 25% more productive. To weaken this argument, we need to show that the downside of remote work (disconnection) has a significant negative impact that could offset the productivity gains.
(B) Weakens the argument because if remote workers are more likely to leave their jobs due to feeling disconnected, then the overall productivity benefits may be short-lived. High turnover leads to additional costs for hiring and training, which could negate the initial productivity boost.
Why Not the Other Choices?
(A): Retention rates in hybrid models don’t necessarily weaken the claim that remote work improves productivity.
(C): This actually strengthens the argument, as working extra hours could explain the higher productivity.
(D): While it limits the scope of the productivity increase, it doesn’t directly weaken the argument that remote work improves productivity overall.
(E): Job satisfaction is relevant, but it doesn’t directly counter the claim that remote workers are more productive.
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Can someone please tell why not C. Here the question speaks about productivity. Putting in extra hours means the productivity is due to increase in time invested rather than efficiency.
