LSAT 19, Logical Reasoning II, Q4, LSATHacks

LR Question 4 Explanation, by LSATHacks

QUESTION TEXT: In order to increase production, ABC Company should implement a…

QUESTION TYPE: Necessary Assumption

CONCLUSION: Flextime would improve productivity.

REASONING: Flextime improves morale.

ANALYSIS: The argument is assuming that increased morale leads to increased productivity.

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1. This isn’t necessary. The argument is assuming that all employees overall will become more productive and not just the few who already prefer flextime.
2. CORRECT. If a morale increase can’t increase production then the argument has no evidence.
3. This would help, but it isn’t necessary. Flexible schedules might have other benefits.
4. This would hurt the argument, because flextime will reduce the amount of time when everyone is in the office together.
5. This doesn’t tell us if those companies are more or less productive as a result of using flextime.

Recap: The question begins with “In order to increase production, ABC Company should implement a”. It is a Necessary Assumption question. Learn more about LSAT Necessary questions in our guide to LSAT Logical Reasoning question types.

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