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Statement: "I would like to study the impact of pay revision on job satisfaction of employees." - A tells B. Assumptions: Job satisfaction can be measured. A has necessary competence to undertake such study.

Only assumption I is implicit
Only assumption II is implicit
Either I or II is implicit
Neither I nor II is implicit
Both I and II are implicit

Correct Answer: Both I and II are implicit

Explanation:

Clearly, A wishes to study the degree of effect of pay revision on job satisfaction of employees. This means that job satisfaction can be measured and A is capable of making such a study. So, both I and II are implicit.

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