GATE CS 2022 Set 1 — Question 6

MCQ+2 / -0.67EasyReading ComprehensionVerbal AptitudeGeneral Aptitude

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Last updated 5 September 2026

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Some people believe that "what gets measured, improves". Some others believe that "what gets measured, gets gamed". One possible reason for the difference in the beliefs is the work culture in organizations. In organizations with good work culture, metrics help improve outcomes. However, the same metrics are counterproductive in organizations with poor work culture. Which one of the following is the CORRECT logical inference based on the information in the above passage?

Correct answer (B) Metrics are useful in organizations with good work culture Solution The passage states: "In organizations with good work culture, metrics help improve outcomes." Let's evaluate the options: (A) The passage says metrics are "counterproductive" in poor work culture, so they are not useful. Incorrect. (B) Since metrics "help improve outcomes" in good work culture, it is logically valid to infer they are "useful". Correct. (C) Contradicts the passage which says they improve outcomes in good culture. Incorrect. (D) Contradicts the passage. Incorrect. Turn this into a strength. Explore AI-powered practice and doubt support with Success Tracker.

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Correct answer (B) Metrics are useful in organizations with good work culture Solution The passage states: "In organizations with good work culture, metrics help improve outcomes." Let's evaluate the options: (A) The passage says metrics are "counterproductive" in poor work culture, so they are not useful. Incorrect. (B) Since metrics "help improve outcomes" in good work culture, it is logically valid to infer they are "useful". Correct. (C) Contradicts the passage which says they improve outcomes in good culture. Incorrect. (D) Contradicts the passage. Incorrect.

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