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by parallel_chase » Sat Nov 29, 2008 2:59 pm
One study found that although government policy and the industrial sector in which a company operates can influence its productivity and financial strength, management decisions have at least as great an impact on a company's performance.

A. management decisions have at least as great an impact

C. manager decisions impact greatly


A is the correct OA.

Here is the explanation for C.

(C) This choice tells us only about the impact of management decisions ("have a great impact") rather than drawing a comparison between the impact of management decisions and the impact of government policy and the industrial sector of a company. Additionally, “manager decisions” is awkward relative to the more commonly used term “management decisions.” Finally, decisions do not "impact on" performance; they impact performance.


Can anybody explain the bold part of the explanation. The correct option uses the same thing.

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by Tryingmybest » Sat Nov 29, 2008 3:39 pm
Hi PC,

In General we try to retain the meaning stated in the original statement.

Although the Choice C fits , it changes the meaning so A is the best it.

In the original statement a comparison between "government policy and the industrial sector " and " Management decision".

If you choose C, the "although" in the original sentence becomes meaningless.
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by parallel_chase » Sat Nov 29, 2008 4:13 pm
Tryingmybest wrote:Hi PC,

In General we try to retain the meaning stated in the original statement.

Although the Choice C fits , it changes the meaning so A is the best it.

In the original statement a comparison between "government policy and the industrial sector " and " Management decision".

If you choose C, the "although" in the original sentence becomes meaningless.
Dude, I wasnt asking why C is incorrect, I know it is incorrect. Can you pls read what I am trying to ask.

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by iamcste » Sat Nov 29, 2008 4:23 pm
I dont see any reln of the bold part with C
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by parallel_chase » Sat Nov 29, 2008 4:25 pm
iamcste wrote:I dont see any reln of the bold part with C
Thats what confused me. The bold part is also MGMAT's explanation why C is wrong.
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