Examine the Following Sentence Taken from a Report

question 52

Multiple Choice

Examine the following sentence taken from a report. Which relationship to the preceding content is established by the transitional phrase? "For this reason, we need to increase our factory output by 15 percent."

• A) contrast
• B) cause-effect
• C) likeness
• D) explanation
• E) enumeration of subjects

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Definitions:

Locke

Refers to John Locke, an influential 17th-century English philosopher known for his work on political philosophy, epistemology, and education.

Self-Efficacy Theory

A psychological theory proposing that individuals' belief in their ability to perform a task influences their motivation and performance in that task.

Externally Imposed Goals

Objectives or targets set by outside entities, such as regulators or parent companies, that an organization needs to achieve.

Supervisors

Individuals in a position of authority responsible for overseeing the work of others and ensuring tasks are completed effectively.