Topic: A management protocol system that offers a unique method for the administration of every operational factor from rules to be obeyed by employees to the scheduling of equipment and supply purchases can be installed by any hospital that wishes to do so, free of charge. The board of directors at the Amgudnow Hospital, which is never fully occupied or excessively engaged, perceives the system as being very beneficial financially and so are planning to utilize it to its fullest. It has been proven that since the system results in a cooperative work environment with streamlined efficiency, its correct operation leads to a high level of satisfaction in workers and patients alike, reducing recovery times.
Which of the following, if true, casts the most doubt regarding the effectiveness of the plan of the hospital's board of directors?
(A) The management system has been applied to many hospitals similar in size to Amgudnow though for most it was the not the first of such protocols to have been adopted, others usually costing high prices for their use.
(B) Although an effective protocol can be used to completely restructure an inefficient business or organization, the success of such a project depends heavily upon the willingness of the staff to accept new ideas and try different approaches to existing problems.
(C)Patients who have experienced professional and compassionate service while receiving care at a hospital are likely to recommend that hospital to others, and may even be willing to make a donation for the continuation of such service.
(D) The bankruptcy of a hospital that in the past had suffered from legal problems caused by unprofessional patient handling as a result of being fully-occupied constantly was prevented due to the system's insight.
(E)Whether covered by medical insurance or paid for privately by an individual, hospital services are extremely expensive primarily because of the high cost of their trained employment, and are charged for per day of hospitalization.
Answer: E
Explanation: This is a GMAT critical reasoning question. An assumption is an implied hypothesis. So we are looking for something that is implied in the argument. In case it is wrong or maybe disable the argument.
Let us check the following choices using reasoning that most clearly parallels the reasoning in the argument above:
Option A: Incorrect
The management system has been applied to many hospitals similar in size to Amgudnow though for most it was the not the first of such protocols to have been adopted, others usually costing high prices for their use.
This assumption strengthens the plan. But this alone is not sufficient and hence, is not correct.
Option B: Incorrect
Although an effective protocol can be used to completely restructure an inefficient business or organization, the success of such a project depends heavily upon the willingness of the staff to accept new ideas and try different approaches to existing problems. This assumption is Out of Scope of the plan. Hence this alone is not sufficient and not correct.
Option C: Incorrect
Patients who have experienced professional and compassionate service while receiving care at a hospital are likely to recommend that hospital to others, and may even be willing to make a donation for the continuation of such service. This assumption strengthens the plan but this alone is not sufficient. Hence, it is not the correct answer
Option D: Incorrect
The bankruptcy of a hospital that in the past had suffered from legal problems caused by unprofessional patient handling as a result of being fully-occupied constantly was prevented due to the system's insight. This assumption strengthens the plan. But this alone is not sufficient. Hence, it is not the correct answer
Option E: Correct
Whether covered by medical insurance or paid for privately by an individual, hospital services are extremely expensive primarily because of the high cost of their trained employment, and are charged for per day of hospitalization. This assumption weakens the plan. This would lead to higher costs for the end customer. This casts the most doubt in effectiveness of the hospital’s plan by the board of directors This assumption if true might weaken the hospital’s effectiveness and hence, is the correct answer.
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