Employee productivity can, on average, be directly linked to

[BTGmoderatorDC]

Employee productivity can, on average, be directly linked to the nutritional value of an employee's diet and the degree to which that employee is adequately hydrated. In a recent study of underperforming employees, the least productive among them were those who had the least nutritional diets. In a subsequent component of that same study, the underperforming employees were placed on nutrient-rich diets, and productivity steadily increased over the six month span of the study. Consequently, to boost productivity, employers should seek to promote nutrient-rich diets across its workforce to the maximum extent feasible.

Which one of the following, if true, most strengthens the argument?

A. Several study participants were already documented as those who underperformed their peers in terms of workplace productivity.

B. The least productive employees from the same company in the study who were not placed on nutrient-rich diets did not demonstrate a steady improvement in productivity.

C. Sponsoring nutrient-rich meal programs at work can be less expensive than many other means to boost workforce productivity.

D. Some employees who demonstrated poor job performance had consumed nutrient-poor meals within the prior week.

E. Several study participants were already on record as consuming nutrient-poor diets before entering the study.

OA B

Source: EMPOWERgmat

[deloitte247]

Option A :- Incorrect
Some participants were placed under study based on some factors responsible for workplace productivity.
Participants under study performed as expected while some others underperformed, therefore the statement does not strengthen the argument.

Option B :- correct
This is absolutely correct and coherent with the fact presented in the question above.

Option C :- Incorrect
Out of the various means available to boost workforce productivity, we perhaps cannot estimate whether sponsoring nutrient- rich meal program is expensive or not. It does not strongly support the argument.

Option D :- Incorrect
This is true, but does not fully strengthen the argument because, it might not be conclusive saying they consumed the nutrients -poor meal within the prior week.

Option E :- Incorrect
There is no proof to ascertain this conclusion before the study, hence it cannot stand to strengthen the argument.