Business Analyst: Every company aims to enhance its efficiency, as this boosts profits for the stakeholders and increases the chances of the company's longevity. However, not all strategies to improve efficiency are advantageous for the company overall. Frequently, efforts to boost efficiency result in a reduction of staff, which negatively impacts both the laid-off employees and the job security of those who remain.

Which of the following best captures the primary conclusion of the analyst's argument?

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If a strategy implemented to ensure the longevity of a company does not improve the well-being of its employees, that strategy cannot be beneficial for the company overall.

Certain strategies employed by a company to enhance efficiency do not benefit the company as a whole.

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Only when the employees of a company are also its shareholders will the interests of the employees and shareholders align, allowing for strategies that will benefit the company overall.

No company exists that does not strive to improve its efficiency.

Reducing the workforce in a company diminishes the job security of remaining employees.

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The analyst argues that while companies strive to enhance efficiency for profit and survival, not all methods are beneficial. Specifically, reducing staff can harm both those laid…

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JanetApr 5, 2025

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GirirajFeb 8, 2025

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JacobAug 13, 2024

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SameerMar 5, 2025

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What this question tests

What it tests

Whether you can identify the argument's main conclusion as opposed to a supporting premise.

Common trap

Selecting a restatement of a premise or a side point instead of the central conclusion.