Question

read the claim and the supporting evidence. claim: companies benefit from encouraging employees to take personal time. evidence: some experts have found that employees who effectively separate their work and personal lives feel more appreciated. why does the evidence support the claim? choose the analysis that better explains the connection. employees who feel more appreciated are likely to serve their companies better. a strong company policy supports and respects employees personal time.

Explanation:

The claim is about companies benefiting from encouraging personal time. The evidence is that employees separating work and personal life feel more appreciated. The first analysis connects employee appreciation to better service for the company, showing how this leads to company benefit. The second analysis is about company policy, not the link between employee appreciation and company benefit. So the first analysis explains the support.

Answer:

Employees who feel more appreciated are likely to serve their companies better.