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GMAT : Analysis of An Issue Topics
Analysis of An Issue Index
This list consists of 140 topics from which one topic will be chosen for you by the computer when you take your GMAT.
1. In some countries, television and radio programs are carefully censored for offensive language and behaviour. In other countries, there is little or no censorship.
In your view, to what extent should government or any other group be able to censor television or radio programs? Explain by giving relevant reason and/or examples to support your position.
(Analysis)
2. It is unrealistic to expect individual nations to make independently the sacrifices necessary to conserve energy. International leadership and worldwide cooperation are essential if we expect to protect the world energy resources for future generations.
Discuss the extent to which you agree or disagree with the opinion stated above. Support your views reasons and/or examples from your own experience, observations or reading.
(Analysis)
3. Corporations and other businesses should try to eliminate the many ranks and salary grades that classify employees according to their experience and expertise. A flat organizational structure is more likely to encourage collegiality and cooperation among employees.
Discuss the extent to which you agree or disagree with the opinion stated above. Support your views reasons and/or examples from your own experience, observations or reading.
(Analysis)
4. Of all the manifestations of power, restraint in the use of that power impresses people most. (Manifestations : apparent signs or indicators)
Explain what you think this quotation means and discuss the extent to which you agree or disagree with it. Develop your position with reasons and/or specific examples drawn from history, current events or your own experience, observations or reading.
(Analysis)
5. All groups and organizations should function as teams in which everyone makes decisions and shares responsibilities and duties. Giving one person central authority and responsibility for a project or task is not effective way to get work done.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with the opinion expressed above? Support your views with reasons and/or specific examples drawn from your own work or school experiences, your observations or your reading.
(Analysis)
6. There is only one definition of success - to be able to spend your life in your own way.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this definition of success? Support your position by using reasons and examples from your reading, your own experience or your observations of others.
(Analysis)
7. The best way to give advice to other people is to find out what they want and then advise them how to attain it.
Discuss the extent to which you agree or disagree with the opinion stated above. Support your views with reasons and/or examples from your own experience, observations or reading.
(Analysis)
8. For hundreds of years, the monetary system of most countries has been based on the exchange of metal coins and printed pieces of paper. However, because of recent developments in technology the international community should consider replacing the entire system of coins and paper with a system of electronic accounts of credits and debits.
Discuss the extent to which you agree or disagree with the opinion stated above. Support your views with reasons and/or examples from your own experience, observations or reading.
(Analysis)
9. Employees should keep their private lives and personal activities as separate as possible from the workplace.
Discuss the extent to which you agree or disagree with the opinion stated above. Support your views with reasons and/or examples from your own experience, observations or reading.
(Analysis)
10. In any enterprise, the process of making or doing something is ultimately more important than the final product.
Discuss the extent to which you agree or disagree with the opinion stated above. Support your views with reasons and/or examples from your own experience, observations or reading.
(Analysis)
This list consists of 140 topics from which one topic will be chosen for you by the computer when you take your GMAT.
1. In some countries, television and radio programs are carefully censored for offensive language and behaviour. In other countries, there is little or no censorship.
In your view, to what extent should government or any other group be able to censor television or radio programs? Explain by giving relevant reason and/or examples to support your position.
(Analysis)
2. It is unrealistic to expect individual nations to make independently the sacrifices necessary to conserve energy. International leadership and worldwide cooperation are essential if we expect to protect the world energy resources for future generations.
Discuss the extent to which you agree or disagree with the opinion stated above. Support your views reasons and/or examples from your own experience, observations or reading.
(Analysis)
3. Corporations and other businesses should try to eliminate the many ranks and salary grades that classify employees according to their experience and expertise. A flat organizational structure is more likely to encourage collegiality and cooperation among employees.
Discuss the extent to which you agree or disagree with the opinion stated above. Support your views reasons and/or examples from your own experience, observations or reading.
(Analysis)
4. Of all the manifestations of power, restraint in the use of that power impresses people most. (Manifestations : apparent signs or indicators)
Explain what you think this quotation means and discuss the extent to which you agree or disagree with it. Develop your position with reasons and/or specific examples drawn from history, current events or your own experience, observations or reading.
(Analysis)
5. All groups and organizations should function as teams in which everyone makes decisions and shares responsibilities and duties. Giving one person central authority and responsibility for a project or task is not effective way to get work done.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with the opinion expressed above? Support your views with reasons and/or specific examples drawn from your own work or school experiences, your observations or your reading.
(Analysis)
6. There is only one definition of success - to be able to spend your life in your own way.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this definition of success? Support your position by using reasons and examples from your reading, your own experience or your observations of others.
(Analysis)
7. The best way to give advice to other people is to find out what they want and then advise them how to attain it.
Discuss the extent to which you agree or disagree with the opinion stated above. Support your views with reasons and/or examples from your own experience, observations or reading.
(Analysis)
8. For hundreds of years, the monetary system of most countries has been based on the exchange of metal coins and printed pieces of paper. However, because of recent developments in technology the international community should consider replacing the entire system of coins and paper with a system of electronic accounts of credits and debits.
Discuss the extent to which you agree or disagree with the opinion stated above. Support your views with reasons and/or examples from your own experience, observations or reading.
(Analysis)
9. Employees should keep their private lives and personal activities as separate as possible from the workplace.
Discuss the extent to which you agree or disagree with the opinion stated above. Support your views with reasons and/or examples from your own experience, observations or reading.
(Analysis)
10. In any enterprise, the process of making or doing something is ultimately more important than the final product.
Discuss the extent to which you agree or disagree with the opinion stated above. Support your views with reasons and/or examples from your own experience, observations or reading.
(Analysis)