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Problem 19 - Entrance Test

A survey found that 80% of employees who reported high job satisfaction also regularly participate in optional company social events. Therefore, encouraging employees to attend these events will lead to higher overall job satisfaction in the company. Which of the following, if true, most weakens the argument?

Correct: A

The argument presents a correlation (high job satisfaction and participation in social events) and concludes a causal link: participation *causes* job satisfaction. Option A weakens this by suggesting a reversed causation: high job satisfaction *causes* participation. If already satisfied employees are more likely to participate, then encouraging participation won't necessarily *create* job satisfaction. Options B and C suggest the proposed solution might not be effective or could even backfire, but A directly attacks the causal premise. D lists other factors but doesn't specifically weaken the proposed causal link.