One of the biggest threats to a company’s porductivity is absenteeism. Student show that companies with in-house child-care programs see fewer absences among their employees who are parents than companies without such programs. Therefore, many companies could boost their productivity by starting in-house child-care programs. Which of the followings, if true, most weakens the above argument?
A
In-house child-care programs create distractions for nonparents that can harm their productivity.
B
Absenteeism is not a serious problem for companies that impose harsh penalties on employees who miss work.
C
Productivity is not an important issue for the companies.
D
studies have shown that employees with children are more likely than those without children to remain in the same job for more than five years.
Correct Answer: In-house child-care programs create distractions for nonparents that can harm their productivity.