An argument claims that "Company X's recent policy of offering unlimited paid vacation has significantly boosted employee morale and productivity." Which of the following pieces of data would most effectively weaken this argument?
A
A survey showing that employees at Company X are less likely to take advantage of the unlimited vacation policy than employees at other companies.
B
Data indicating that employee turnover rates at Company X have remained constant since the policy's implementation, while productivity has slightly decreased.
C
A report detailing the financial costs associated with the unlimited paid vacation policy.
D
Employee feedback suggesting that the type of work, rather than benefits, is the primary driver of their morale.
✓ Correct Answer: Option B
To weaken the claim that the policy boosted morale and productivity, direct evidence showing the opposite effect (constant turnover, decreased productivity) would be the most compelling and directly contradictory counter-evidence.
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The correct answer to the question "An argument claims that "Company X's recent policy of offering unlimited paid vacation has significantly boosted employee morale and productivity." Which of the following pieces of data would most effectively weaken this argument?" is Option B: Data indicating that employee turnover rates at Company X have remained constant since the policy's implementation, while productivity has slightly decreased..
The other options — A) A survey showing that employees at Company X are less likely to take advantage of the unlimited vacation policy than employees at other companies., C) A report detailing the financial costs associated with the unlimited paid vacation policy., D) Employee feedback suggesting that the type of work, rather than benefits, is the primary driver of their morale. — are incorrect for this GRE Exam Prep question. As explained above: To weaken the claim that the policy boosted morale and productivity, direct evidence showing the opposite effect (constant turnover, decreased productivity) would be the most compelling and directly …
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