Multiple choice

Directions: In the question below a question is followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the given arguments is/are ‘strong'.

Question: Should the public sector undertakings be allowed to adopt hire and fire policy? Arguments: I. Yes, this will help the public sector undertakings to get rid of non-performing employees and will also help to reward the performing employees. II. No, the management may not be able to implement the policy in an unbiased manner and the employees will suffer due to the high-handedness of the management.

  1. if only Argument II is strong

  2. if only Argument I is strong

  3. if either Argument I or II is strong

  4. if neither Argument I nor II is strong

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Argument 1 will increase the efficiency of the organisation. Hence, it is strong. However, argument is not strong as it is based on a wrong assumption.