Source 1: A recent survey of office workers found that 85% believe flexible working arrangements improve their overall job satisfaction.
Source 2: A report from the HR department of a large corporation shows that since implementing a hybrid work model (3 days in-office, 2 days remote), employee turnover has increased by 5% and average team productivity has slightly decreased.
Which of the following statements is best supported by both sources?
A
Increased job satisfaction does not necessarily translate to improved productivity or reduced turnover for companies.
B
The majority of employees prefer fully remote work environments over hybrid models.
C
Hybrid work models are inherently less effective than traditional in-office setups for all companies.
D
Flexible working arrangements are universally beneficial for both employees and employers.
✓ Correct Answer: Option A
Source 1 indicates high job satisfaction with flexible work. Source 2 shows a company's negative outcomes (increased turnover, decreased productivity) with a hybrid model. The discrepancy suggests that while employees might be more satisfied, this doesn't guarantee better company performance metrics. Therefore, increased satisfaction doesn't always translate to improved productivity or reduced turnover.
💡 Why is A) the correct answer?
The correct answer to the question "Source 1: A recent survey of office workers found that 85% believe flexible working arrangements improve their overall job satisfaction.
Source 2: A report from the HR department of a large corporation shows that since implementing a hybrid work model (3 days in-office, 2 days remote), employee turnover has increased by 5% and average team productivity has slightly decreased.
Which of the following statements is best supported by both sources?" is Option A: Increased job satisfaction does not necessarily translate to improved productivity or reduced turnover for companies..
The other options — B) The majority of employees prefer fully remote work environments over hybrid models., C) Hybrid work models are inherently less effective than traditional in-office setups for all companies., D) Flexible working arrangements are universally beneficial for both employees and employers. — are incorrect for this GMAT Exam Prep question. As explained above: Source 1 indicates high job satisfaction with flexible work. Source 2 shows a company's negative outcomes (increased turnover, decreased productivity) with a hybrid model. The discrepancy suggests th…
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