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Three statements are given numbered as I, ।I and III. Considering all the things given in the statements to be true, determine the cause and effect relationship between these statements and decide which statement(s) is/are the cause and which statement(s) is/are the effect.

Statement:

I. Job stress should top the list of stressors compared to other factors such as family responsibilities and personal health concerns.

II. Excessive amount of work and unrealistic deadlines make people more anxious and stressed.

III. Companies are providing fair salary as per the work profile.

The correct answer is

Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.

Analyzing Cause and Effect in Job Stress Statements

The question asks us to determine the cause and effect relationship among three statements regarding job stress and related factors. We need to read each statement carefully and think about how they might logically connect.

  • Statement I: This statement says that job stress should be considered a very important stressor compared to other things that cause stress, like family or health issues. It highlights the significance of job stress.
  • Statement II: This statement explains that having too much work and strict deadlines makes people feel worried and stressed. It points to specific work conditions as reasons for stress.
  • Statement III: This statement mentions that companies pay a fair salary for the work done. This is about compensation and seems positive in terms of reducing potential salary-related stress.

Identifying the Relationship

Let's look for a cause-and-effect link:

  • Statement II describes specific work-related issues (excessive work, unrealistic deadlines) that are known to cause stress and anxiety. These are potential causes of job stress.
  • Statement I talks about job stress being a major stressor. If the causes mentioned in Statement II are common or severe, they would naturally lead to job stress being a significant problem, perhaps even topping the list of stressors. So, the conditions described in Statement II could lead to the situation described in Statement I.
  • Statement III discusses fair salary. While salary relates to work, providing a fair salary (as stated) is less likely to be a cause of the stress from excessive work or deadlines described in Statement II. It also doesn't seem to be a direct effect of job stress being a top stressor (Statement I). Therefore, Statement III appears less connected to a direct cause-effect relationship with Statements I and II in this context.

Determining Cause and Effect

Considering the logical flow, the specific workplace conditions mentioned in Statement II are causes that can lead to job stress. The observation in Statement I about job stress being a top stressor can be seen as an overall effect or consequence of these underlying causes being widespread or impactful.

Therefore, Statement II describes factors that cause job stress, and Statement I describes the resulting importance of job stress as a stressor.

Based on this analysis, Statement II is the cause and Statement I is its effect.

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Important Questions from Cause and Effect

  1. In this question, two statements I and II have been given. These statements may be independent causes or effects of independent causes or a common cause. One of the statements may be the effect of the other statement. Read both statements and select the correct answer.

    I. Since the past three years, State M has reported a sharp and substantial decline in the state’s agricultural produce.

    II. In the last five years, there has been an increase in the overall average Rainfall by 6% in State M bringing respite to the farmers.

  2. In this question, two statements I and II have been given. These statements may be independent causes or effects of independent causes or a common cause. One of the statements maybe the effect of the other statement. Read both statements and select the correct answer.

    I. This year College X reduced the cut-off marks to 50 from 60 for the entrance exam.

    II. In the last two years, the Students Union in College X has been actively negotiating with the college administration regarding the Quality of food and Health and Hygiene standards at the College Canteen.

  3. In this question, two statements I and II have been given. These statements may be independent causes or effects of independent causes or a common cause. One of the statements may be the effect of the other statement. Read both statements and select the correct answer.

    I. Over the last two years 22% of the Company P’s manpower was laid off.

    II. Over the past two years Company P has sold off many of their major assets.

  4. Directions: Given below is a pair of statements (i) and (ii). Assuming that the information given in both (i) and (ii) is true, decide the nature of their relationship. To determine the answer, do not assume anything beyond the given information.

    Statement (i): High level of air pollution in the city

    Statement (ii): Increase in respiratory and health-related problems in the population

  5. Below a question is given with two statements (I) and (II). These statements may be either independent causes or may be effects of independent causes or a common cause. One of these statements may be the effect of the other statement. Read both the statements and decide which of the following answer choice correctly depicts the relationship between these two statements.

    I. The staff of the factory called off the strike they were holding protesting against the low wages.

    II. The staff of the factory went on a strike, anticipating a threat to their jobs.

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