Logical Reasoning Question 1

Question; Direction; Study the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below:

Job satisfaction is an organizational behavior topic that is often overlooked and underappreciated. Job satisfaction can energize and motivate employees to give their best effort resulting in a stronger work performance. Studies have shown that employees who are given excessive workloads, limited growth opportunities and minimal compensation, are not as engaged and their work performance suffers as a result. Job satisfaction can have a different meaning to different people because some individuals are pleased by money and others by job content. Employees are expected to do their jobs effectively, however if these individuals feel valued and are satisfied this could improve their performance at work. Satisfaction at work can make individuals excited about their job and as a result, they become more engaged. Becoming more engaged at work make individuals focuses more and work harder to achieve their objectives. What is the inference behind work performance suffering?

Options:

A) Lack of job satisfaction leads to decreased work performance

B) Lack of motivation leads to decreased work performance

C) Lack of motivation leads to decreased work performance

D) The excessive workloads cause work performance to suffer

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Answer:

Correct Answer; B

Solution:

  • (b)
  1. Cause an effect reasoning
  2. Inference
  3. Group analogy The employees who are given excessive workloads, limited growth opportunities and minimal compensation are not as engaged and results in lack of motivation. Thus, their work performance suffers.