​Read the given statement and courses of action carefully and decide which of the courses of action logically follow(s) from the statement.

Statement:

If none of the employees submit their work report by tomorrow, then the monthly project will be in a crisis.

Courses of action:

i. The date of submission of work report must be extended.

ii. Some employees must speed up and submit their work report by tomorrow.

iii. The cause of late submission of work report by most employees must be figured out and proper counter-measures must be taken.

Statement Analysis: The statement highlights a potential crisis for the monthly project if none of the employees submit their work report by tomorrow. The focus is on ensuring timely submissions to avoid the crisis.

(i) The date of submission of the work report must be extended.

-          Analysis: Extending the submission deadline might help employees submit their reports but could delay the project timeline further, possibly worsening the situation. This action does not directly address the urgency highlighted in the statement.

-          Conclusion: Not a suitable course of action unless it's part of a broader plan.

(ii) Some employees must speed up and submit their work report by tomorrow.

-          Analysis: Encouraging or requiring some employees to prioritize their reports can directly mitigate the crisis. This is a proactive and feasible solution in the short term.

-          Conclusion: A suitable course of action.

(iii) The cause of late submission of work reports by most employees must be figured out and proper counter-measures must be taken.

-          Analysis: Identifying the reasons behind the delay and addressing them is essential for long-term resolution, although it might not help the immediate issue. This action is relevant for preventing similar crises in the future.

-          Conclusion: A suitable course of action, though more effective in the long term.

Correct answer is (b) Only actions (ii) and (iii) follow.

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