Statement: “He emphasised the need to replace the present training programme by other methods that will bring out the real merit of the managers.” Conclusions: I. It is important to bring out the real merit of the managers. II. The present training programme does not bring out the real merit of the managers. Which conclusion(s) logically follow(s)?
Verbal Reasoning
Statement and Conclusion
Difficulty: Medium
Choose an option
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AIf only Conclusion I follows
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BIf only Conclusion II follows
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CIf either Conclusion I or II follows
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DIf neither Conclusions I nor II follows
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EIf both Conclusions I and II follow
Answer
Correct Answer: If both Conclusions I and II follow
Explanation
Introduction / Context:If someone emphasises replacement of the current programme by methods that bring out “real merit,” two things are implicit: (a) revealing real merit matters; (b) the current programme fails to do so adequately.
Given Data / Assumptions:
- Desired outcome: bringing out real managerial merit.
- Proposed action: replace the present programme.
Concept / Approach:Advocacy for replacement specifically “to bring out real merit” presupposes the importance of that objective and implies deficiency in the current setup relative to that objective.
Step-by-Step Solution:
• I: Follows—he values the objective strongly enough to call for change.• II: Follows—if the present programme already brought out real merit, replacement solely for that reason would be unnecessary.Final Answer:If both Conclusions I and II follow.