GMAT Plan or Proposal practice questions
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A company survey found that 75% of employees who reported high productivity levels were using the latest productivity software. Based on this correlation, the company plans to purchase this software for all employees and implement a hybrid work model, projecting a 20% increase in overall productivity.
Which of the following, if true, casts the most serious doubt on the company's plan?
The productivity software requires significant training that was not factored into the budget.
The survey included responses from employees across all departments and seniority levels.
Employees who prefer in-office work tend to be more productive in hybrid settings as well.
Remote work policies have been shown to reduce overhead costs for office space.
Other companies that adopted similar policies saw no change in employee satisfaction.
The city council proposed redirecting economic development funds to downtown businesses after a survey found that 45% of downtown businesses reported financial difficulties, compared to only 30% of suburban businesses. The council argued this demonstrates downtown businesses require more support to remain viable.
Which of the following, if true, would most undermine the city council's reasoning?
Suburban businesses employ twice as many workers as downtown businesses.
Many suburban businesses reported higher overall revenues than downtown businesses last year.
The downtown improvement plan includes tax incentives that will take three years to fully implement.
A separate study found that downtown foot traffic increased by 15% last quarter.
The survey samples were collected during a seasonal economic downturn that disproportionately affected downtown businesses.
A medical research team found that individuals who averaged less than 6 hours of sleep per night were significantly more likely to develop hypertension than those who slept 7-8 hours. The team concluded that sleeping less than 6 hours per night causes high blood pressure.
Which of the following, if true, would most call into question the research team's conclusion?
Sleep duration was measured by wearable devices rather than self-reported.
Some participants with hypertension were taking medication that could cause insomnia.
The study did not account for participants' family histories of cardiovascular disease.
Several participants who slept more than 8 hours per night still developed hypertension.
Participants who slept less than 6 hours were significantly more likely to work night shifts than those who slept 7-8 hours.
After implementing a productivity training program, a company observed a 20% increase in productivity among employees who participated in the program. The company concluded that the training program was responsible for this improvement.
Which of the following, if true, casts the most serious doubt on the explanation offered for the observed result?
Employees who attended the training program reported higher job satisfaction after completing the program.
The company implemented a new software tool for task tracking during the same period as the training program.
The productivity training program was voluntary, and only a small fraction of employees chose to attend.
The productivity training program included sessions on time management and prioritization.
Employees who participated in the productivity training program were already more efficient than the average employee.
A coffee company plans to introduce a premium-priced blend after market research showed 60% of surveyed coffee drinkers would pay at least 20% more for higher-quality beans. The company predicts this new product will significantly increase overall sales.
Which of the following, if true, most seriously undermines the company's plan to increase sales of its premium coffee blend?
The company's standard coffee blend has always been its best-selling product, accounting for 70% of total sales.
The company's market research was conducted exclusively in urban areas where disposable income is 40% higher than the national average.
The premium blend's packaging design is nearly identical to that of a competing brand's less expensive product.
A recent industry report shows that 25% of coffee drinkers surveyed prefer stronger, more intense flavors than the company's premium blend offers.
Environmental activists have criticized the company's sourcing practices for its premium coffee beans.
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