PrincipleDiff: Easy
Logic Breakdown
Passage Summary: A manager blames a contractor for a late opening, but an arbitrator says the manager is also at fault because he knew the contractor was usually late and didn't plan for it.
Conclusion: The shipping manager shares responsibility for the lost business resulting from the facility's delayed opening.
Reasoning: The manager was aware of the contractor's history of delays and should have accounted for that possibility when scheduling the transition.
Analysis: The arbitrator's logic is built on the principle of foreseeability and professional negligence. The core idea is that if you are aware of a likely risk based on past experience, you are responsible for the fallout if you fail to mitigate that risk. Look for a principle that connects 'prior knowledge of a potential problem' with 'accountability for the outcome.' It's the professional version of 'fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice, shame on me.'
Conclusion: The shipping manager shares responsibility for the lost business resulting from the facility's delayed opening.
Reasoning: The manager was aware of the contractor's history of delays and should have accounted for that possibility when scheduling the transition.
Analysis: The arbitrator's logic is built on the principle of foreseeability and professional negligence. The core idea is that if you are aware of a likely risk based on past experience, you are responsible for the fallout if you fail to mitigate that risk. Look for a principle that connects 'prior knowledge of a potential problem' with 'accountability for the outcome.' It's the professional version of 'fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice, shame on me.'
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Unlock Full Passage19.Which one of the following principles underlies the arbitrator's argument?
Correct Answer
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The arbitrator’s reasoning relies on the idea that managers must account for foreseeable problems (like known contractor delays); failing to do so makes them partly responsible for resulting harm.
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