Question
Some people believe that "what gets measured, improves". Some others believe that "what gets measured, gets gamed". One possible reason for the difference in the beliefs is the work culture in organizations. In organizations with good work culture, metrics help improve outcomes. However, the same metrics are counterproductive in organizations with poor work culture.
Which one of the following is the CORRECT logical inference based on the information in the above passage?
Official answer and solution
- Official answer
- B
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- Official GATE 2022 answer key
Solution
Directly infer the logically sound conclusion supported by explicit text in the passage.
The passage states: 'In organizations with good work culture, metrics help improve outcomes. However, the same metrics are counterproductive in organizations with poor work culture.'
From the first sentence, it directly follows that metrics are useful in organizations with good work culture. Options (A), (C), and (D) contradict the text.
Option (B)
Selecting broad overgeneralized statements containing 'always' or 'never' that are not asserted in the passage.
The answer is the one in the official GATE answer key. The solution is this site's own explanation.
Source
- Paper
- GATE 2022 Computer Science and Information Technology (CS)
- Question
- 6 of 65
- Section
- General Aptitude
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