Three internal reports concern employee satisfaction. Report A (HR Department) highlights overall satisfaction trends, showing a slight decrease in morale among junior staff due to perceived limited career progression. Report B (Management Survey) indicates that senior management believes compensation is the primary driver of satisfaction and is generally adequate. Report C (Employee Feedback System analysis) shows a consistent theme of employees requesting more training and development opportunities. Which statement identifies a common underlying concern or a direct contradiction among at least two of these reports?
A
All reports agree that compensation is the main factor influencing employee satisfaction.
B
Reports A and C both point to issues related to employee growth and development.
C
Report B's findings are fully supported by the detailed data in Report C.
D
There is no overlap or contradiction across any of the reports.
✓ Correct Answer: Option B
Report A notes limited career progression for junior staff. Report C indicates a desire for more training and development opportunities. Both 'limited career progression' and 'desire for training/development' relate to employee growth, indicating a common underlying concern in Reports A and C.
💡 Why is B) the correct answer?
The correct answer to the question "Three internal reports concern employee satisfaction. Report A (HR Department) highlights overall satisfaction trends, showing a slight decrease in morale among junior staff due to perceived limited career progression. Report B (Management Survey) indicates that senior management believes compensation is the primary driver of satisfaction and is generally adequate. Report C (Employee Feedback System analysis) shows a consistent theme of employees requesting more training and development opportunities. Which statement identifies a common underlying concern or a direct contradiction among at least two of these reports?" is Option B: Reports A and C both point to issues related to employee growth and development..
The other options — A) All reports agree that compensation is the main factor influencing employee satisfaction., C) Report B's findings are fully supported by the detailed data in Report C., D) There is no overlap or contradiction across any of the reports. — are incorrect for this GMAT Exam Prep question. As explained above: Report A notes limited career progression for junior staff. Report C indicates a desire for more training and development opportunities. Both 'limited career progression' and 'desire for training/dev…
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