Question

question (logical reasoning)

A company has recently announced a series of ...

Answer 1

I think there is no mention of productivity in statement so I think assumption II isn't implicit

Answer 2

is this even math?

Answer 3

yea logical math

Answer 4

your book answer is right sure - think it logicaly please - the first is that those who not are punctual may get motivated - so from this result that those will be more punctualy in future for not getting motivated - and from this result that the productivity of company will increasing sure - secure

hope this is understandably for you

Answer 5

the 3rd is indifferent from annuncement - my opinion

Answer 6

if productivity can increase then why not profit as mentioned in assumption III

Answer 7

maybe it's because profit does not have to increase more than the cost of the incentives.
They need the income to increase to cover the cost. The profit is the difference between income and cost, and it may go up just a small amount...

Answer 8

so is the book answer correct