Item — sat-dog

Medium Reading and Writing · Craft and Structure · None · MCQ

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”?

A
To support the claim that interruptions have a positive impact on workplace productivity.
B
To introduce the idea that interruptions can have a negative impact on workplace productivity.
C
To summarize the findings of the study by Harshad Puranik.
D
To conclude the passage by emphasizing the need for businesses to reconsider their views on interruptions.

Source: Reading and Writing practice questions from the OpenSAT community question bank, whose licence permits free use of the database. View the official question bank →

OpenSAT items are community-written or AI-generated practice material, not official College Board questions; quality varies.