Difficulty: Medium
Correct Answer: if only Assumption I is implicit
Explanation:
Introduction / Context:A hiring plan of this scale presupposes system capacity—vacancies, infrastructure, and budget—to absorb the recruits. It does not presuppose applicant apathy due to distrust; indeed, the plan assumes that qualified candidates will apply and positions will be filled as intended.
Given Data / Assumptions:
Concept / Approach:For the decision to be meaningful, the system must be able to place the teachers (I). The pessimistic II undermines the decision’s feasibility and is not required; rather, the plan presumes adequate applicant interest.
Step-by-Step Solution:
1) Link hiring decision to education-system capacity.2) Capacity presupposition is necessary (I).3) Applicant disinterest (II) is not necessary and counters the plan’s intent.Verification / Alternative check:Teacher job markets typically have many applicants; the barrier is budgeted posts, not interest—which aligns with I being the operative assumption.
Why Other Options Are Wrong:
Only II: contradicts the decision logic.Either/Both: wrongly include II.Neither: incorrect; at least I must hold.Common Pitfalls:Interpreting assumptions as speculative fears rather than necessary presuppositions for the stated action.
Final Answer:Only Assumption I is implicit.
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