Question

Arrange the different parts in the correct sequence to form a meaningful sentence/paragraph.
P : Such a system will~help identify and groom
executives for positions of strategists
Q : Evaluation of performance is more often than
not done for the purpose of reward or
punishment for past performance
R : They must become an integral part of the
executive system
S : Even where the evaluation system is for one's
promotion to assume higher responsibilities,
it rarely includes terms that are a key for
playing the role of strategists effectively, e.g.,
the skills of playing the role of change agent
and creative problem solving

• A. S Q P R
• B. S R Q P
• C. R S Q P
• D. Q S R P

Answer 1

The correct option is D Q S R P

The first sentence in the sequence should be the one that introduces a new topic. It cannot be a phrase that is an extension or continuation of a topic.

Q is the first in sequence: It starts the discussion about the evaluation of performance. It says that evaluation is mostly done for punishment or past performance.

Q is followed by S: S is an extension of Q. It says that even where evaluation is not done for other purposes it rarely includes some key terms.

S is followed by R: R says that the key terms mentioned in S should be an integral part of the system. Thus, it is the continuation of S.

R is followed by P: P says that only the point made in R will help in choosing executives correctly. Thus, it provides a conclusion based on the point made by R.

Thus, the correct sequence is Q S R P. Hence, D is the correct option.