Work exigency and leave refusal: Supervisor advises not to grant leave this week — identify which assumptions are implicit about authority and workload assessment

Difficulty: Easy

Correct Answer: Both I and II are implicit

Explanation:

Given data

  • Statement: Supervisor advises the administrative officer not to grant leave this week due to exigency of work.
  • Assumption I: A leave request can be refused.
  • Assumption II: The supervisor has reviewed and knows the workload during the period.

Concept/Approach

An advisory to refuse leave presupposes both the authority to deny and a factual basis (work pressure) for refusal.

Step-by-Step reasoning1) Without the possibility of refusal, the advice would be meaningless ⇒ I is implicit.2) Citing 'exigency of work' implies the supervisor is aware of work needs ⇒ II is implicit.

Verification/Alternative

Remove either assumption and the advice loses sense: either it cannot be acted upon (no authority) or it lacks justification (no workload check).

Common pitfalls

  • Treating the statement as a mere opinion without operational context regarding workload and authority.

Final AnswerBoth I and II are implicit.

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