Difficulty: Medium
Correct Answer: Only assumption I is implicit
Explanation:
Introduction / Context:
In Statement–Assumption problems, we test which hidden beliefs must be true for the statement to make sense. Here, a manager recommends giving adequate, job-related training before assigning full responsibilities.
Given Data / Assumptions:
Concept / Approach:
The recommendation is rational only if training is expected to improve outcomes (productivity, quality, safety). It does not require the extreme claim that employees have zero skills pre-training; even skilled hires benefit from role-specific training.
Step-by-Step Solution:
1) Identify the purpose of training: reduce errors, standardize methods, speed up ramp-up.2) If training did not help performance, the advice would be pointless → I is necessary.3) The statement does not assert that employees are skill-less; it only insists on adequacy and job relevance → II is unnecessary.
Verification / Alternative check:
Suppose new employees already have baseline skills but lack firm-specific process knowledge. Training still makes sense. Hence the policy does not rely on II.
Why Other Options Are Wrong:
Only II: too strong and not needed. Either: I and II are not interchangeable. Both: overstates the requirement. Neither: would make the directive irrational.
Common Pitfalls:
Equating “needs training” with “has no skills.” Most roles require contextual training even for experienced hires.
Final Answer:
Only assumption I is implicit.
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