Answer: This argument has Some merits but it also has some logical errors that undermines its reasoning and conclusion.
Explanation:
(1) IT FAILED TO GIVE THE TOTAL POPULATION OF WORKERS FROM WHERE THE SAMPLE(1200 PEOPLE) WERE DERIVED AND WHAT SAMPLING METHOD WAS USED: This is a logical error, sampling has to be in RELATION TO THE POPULATION.The sampling method should have been defined.Samples may have been taken from a given A CLASS OF WORKERS.
(2) IT SHOULD HAVE GIVEN CLEARER AND OTHER CHOICES RELATED TO MANAGEMENT ISSUES: It should have made more choices of questions about management issues so that a BROAD, ELABORATE, REASONABLE,ACCURATE AND CONVINCING conclusion will be arrived at.
Answer: It sets a sad, mournful tone.
A. immediately
which means: at once, instantly
This sounds like a great question to answer about the reliability of Nick as a narrator. On one hand, he seems to be a very honest character. But, on the other hand, he will always have an innate bias based on his feeling towards certain characters and events.
I'm pretty sure, like 85% sure it's B.