Statement — Many employees of the organization have applied for special sabbatical leave of two years to pursue higher education.\n\nAssumptions —\nI. Management may not grant leave to most of these employees.\nII. These employees may be able to complete the intended education during the sabbatical period.

Introduction / Context:
The statement reports employee applications for two-year sabbaticals to study further. For such applications to be sensible from the applicants perspective, there must be a belief that the time window suffices for the intended academic programs. The statement does not presuppose that management will deny most requests; it merely states that applications were made.

Given Data / Assumptions:

• Fact: many employees have applied for a two-year sabbatical for studies.
• I: expectation of widespread denials by management.
• II: belief that two years is sufficient to complete the planned education.

Concept / Approach:
We infer assumptions that make the action coherent for the actor. The applicants need to believe that the leave duration aligns with program requirements (II). Predicting denial (I) is not required to explain the applications and in fact cuts against the reason for applying.

Step-by-Step Solution:

Verification / Alternative check:
Even if some denials occur, the statement about applications stands without presupposing them in advance.

Why Other Options Are Wrong:

Common Pitfalls:
Assuming institutional outcomes from individual intentions; the implicit belief belongs to the applicants about feasibility of study within the leave period.

Final Answer:
Only Assumption II is implicit.