Statement — “Please consult me before making any decision on company exports.” Assumptions: I. Without consultation, you may take a wrong decision. II. It is important to take the right decision on exports.

Introduction / Context:A directive to consult before deciding implies two beliefs: consultation reduces error, and the decision’s correctness materially matters. Otherwise, the instruction would be unnecessary.

Given Data / Assumptions:

• Statement: Consult before export decisions.
• Assumption I: Lack of consultation increases the risk of a wrong decision.
• Assumption II: Taking a right decision is important for exports.

Concept / Approach:Assumptions are minimal conditions under which the advice is rational. If errors were inconsequential, or consultation did not improve outcomes, the directive has no force.

Step-by-Step Solution:1) Purpose of consultation is risk reduction → supports I.2) The domain (exports) is sensitive; success requires correct choices → supports II.3) Both are necessary to motivate the instruction.

Verification / Alternative check:If wrong decisions had no cost, or consultation added no value, the directive would be pointless—contradicting the statement’s rationale.

Why Other Options Are Wrong:Only I or Only II: each alone fails to capture the full rationale. Either: both are not substitutes. Neither: contradicts the utility of consultation.

Common Pitfalls:Treating “importance” as mere truism. Here, it is functionally necessary to motivate the request.

Final Answer:Both I and II are implicit.