IBPS PO 2024 · Question 196 of 260

Directions (91): In the question below, some information is provided, followed by several alternatives. Select the most appropriate inference that can be drawn from the given information. A survey conducted across 420 mid-sized firms in the services sector found that 62% of employees working in a hybrid model reported higher job satisfaction than employees working entirely from the office. The same survey measured average productivity scores out of 100: fully remote employees, who made up only 18% of the sample, scored lowest at 58, compared to 74 for hybrid workers and 71 for office-based workers. Separately, firms that had invested in structured onboarding programmes saw a 34% reduction in first-year attrition among new hires, whereas firms without such programmes reported attrition rates nearly double the industry average of 21%. Notably, none of the surveyed firms with onboarding programmes reported attrition above 25%, regardless of company size or sector. I. Hybrid working arrangements are associated with both higher job satisfaction and higher productivity than fully remote arrangements. II. Structured onboarding programmes are effective in reducing first-year attrition regardless of firm size. III. Office-based employees reported higher productivity than fully remote employees but lower satisfaction than hybrid employees. Directions (92-94): In the questions below, three sentences are provided. Select the most appropriate connectors to link (A)-(B) and (B)-(C) respectively to form a cohesive sentence without altering the given context.

Critical reasoning

1. AOnly I
2. BOnly II
3. COnly III
4. DBoth II and IIICorrect
5. EAll I, II and III