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Difficulty: EasyDetermining Paragraph Function and Structural Role

A passage analyzes recent developments in corporate governance and executive compensation. Below are four descriptions of the structural roles played by its paragraphs.

Arrange the structural roles in the correct logical sequence in which they would appear in a standard GMAT reading comprehension passage:

  1. 1Presents a long-standing traditional model of executive compensation and outlines its primary theoretical justifications.
  2. 2Introduces empirical data from recent fiscal quarters that highlights unexpected flaws in the traditional compensation model.
  3. 3Proposes a revised governance framework designed to align executive incentives with long-term stakeholder value.
  4. 4Addresses potential objections to the proposed framework and provides qualified support for its targeted implementation.

Answer

The correct logical sequence begins with establishing the traditional compensation model, introducing empirical counterevidence/flaws, presenting a revised governance framework, and concluding with a defense against potential objections.
The standard logical progression in GMAT reading comprehension introduces the background theoretical model first, presents empirical data that challenges that baseline, offers a new solution to resolve the conflict, and concludes by anticipating counterarguments to the new proposal.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the introductory paragraph role
Presenting the traditional model of executive compensation forms the logical starting point.
An argumentative passage begins by outlining the existing baseline or conventional theoretical framework.
2
Identify the structural pivot
Introducing empirical data showing flaws in the traditional model follows the background.
Before advocating a new approach, a passage must demonstrate why the current model is insufficient.
3
Locate the proposed solution
Proposing a revised governance framework follows the critique of the old model.
The alternative solution directly addresses the empirical flaws established in the preceding stage.
4
Determine the concluding evaluation
Addressing potential objections to the proposed framework forms the final stage.
A well-structured passage concludes by defending its proposed alternative against criticisms and summarizing its scope.

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