Multiple choice

Essay writing is an essential part of the MBA entrance selection procedure because, with it, aspirants who do not have the skills required for a managerial career will be eliminated from consideration. The argument above logically depends on which of the following assumptions?

  1. MBA entrance selection procedure will be successful if it includes essay writing.

  2. Essay writing is a more important part of a successful MBA entrance selection procedure than the aptitude test.

  3. Examiners can accurately identify aspirants who do not have skills required for a managerial career.

  4. The only purpose of essay writing is to evaluate whether the aspirant has skills required for a managerial career.

  5. The fit of aspirant’s skills to the requirements of a managerial career was once the most important factor in making selection decisions.
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The argument is that essays written by MBA aspirants help identify those who do not possess the requisite skills. But this can only be true if someone examining the essay can actually identify those who lack the necessary skill. Hence (3)

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