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Direction: A statement is given, followed by assumptions numbered I and II. You have to consider the statement and the following assumptions and decide which of the assumptions is implicit in the…

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Direction: A statement is given, followed by assumptions numbered I and II. You have to consider the statement and the following assumptions and decide which of the assumptions is implicit in the statement
Statement: "You are hereby appointed as an engineer with a probation period of one year and your performance will be reviewed at the end of the period for confirmation." - A line in an appointment letter.
Assumptions:
I The performance of an individual generally is not known at the time of appointment offer.
II Generally, an individual tries to prove his worth during the probation period.
  1. Only assumption I is implicit
  2. Only assumption II is implicit
  3. Both assumptions I and II are implicit
  4. Neither assumption I nor II is implicit

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: C - Both assumptions I and II are implicit
A probation with performance review assumes performance is not known at the time of appointment (I), and that the employee will try to prove worth during probation, which is the point of such a review (II). Both implicit.

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