Question #N1034
A new study found that when employees are interrupted while doing their work, they experience a decrease in energy and productivity. However, a team led by Harshad Puranik, who studies management, has found that interruptions by colleagues can have a social component that increases employees’ sense of belonging, resulting in greater job satisfaction that benefits employees and employers. Therefore, businesses should recognize that interruptions have a more complex effect on the workplace than previously believed.
What is the primary function of the sentence, “Therefore, businesses should recognize that interruptions have a more complex effect on the workplace than previously believed”?Correct Answer is: D
The sentence is a concluding statement, which summarizes the main idea of the passage and emphasizes the need for businesses to reconsider their views on interruptions. The sentence follows the explanation of the study’s findings, which suggest that interruptions are more complex than previously believed. Therefore, the sentence is the most likely to conclude the passage and emphasize the main point.