Analysis of an Issue Questions for the GMAT® Exam
“In some countries, television and radio programs are carefully censored for offensive language and behavior. 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, giving relevant reasons and/or examples to support your position.
“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’s energy resources
for future generations.”
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.
“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 with reasons
and/or examples from your own experience, observations, or reading.
“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.
“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 an
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.
“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 observation of others.
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“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 expressed above. Support your point of view with
reasons and/or examples from your own experience, observations, or reading.
“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.
The primary responsibility of citizens is to obey their nation’s civil and criminal laws.
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.
“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.
“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 expressed above. Support your point of view with
reasons and/or examples from your own experience, observations, or reading.
“When someone achieves greatness in any field—such as the arts, science, politics, or business—that person’s
achievements are more important than any of his or her personal faults.”
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.
“Education has become the main provider of individual opportunity in our society. Just as property and money once were
the keys to success, education has now become the element that most ensures success in life.”
In your opinion, how accurate is the view expressed above? Explain, using reasons and examples based on your
own experience, observations, or reading.
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“Responsibility for preserving the natural environment ultimately belongs to each individual person, not to
government.”
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.
“Organizations should be structured in a clear hierarchy in which the people at each level, from top to bottom, are
held accountable for completing a particular component of the work. Any other organizational structure goes against
human nature and will ultimately prove fruitless.”
Discuss the extent to which you agree or disagree with the opinion expressed above. Support your point of view with
reasons and/or examples from your own experience, observations, or reading.
“Nations should cooperate to develop regulations that limit children’s access to adult material on the Internet.”*
*The Internet is a worldwide computer network.
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.
“Public buildings reveal much about the attitudes and values of the society that builds them. Today’s new schools,
courthouses, airports, and libraries, for example, reflect the attitudes and values of today’s society.”
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.
“Some people believe that the best approach to effective time management is to make detailed daily and long-term
plans and then to adhere to them. However, this highly structured approach to work is counterproductive. Time
management needs to be flexible so that employees can respond to unexpected problems as they arise.”
Discuss the extent to which you agree or disagree with the opinion expressed above. Support your point of view with
reasons and/or examples from your own experience, observations, or reading.
“If the primary duty and concern of a corporation is to make money, then conflict is inevitable when the corporation
must also acknowledge a duty to serve society.”
From your perspective, how accurate is the above statement? Support your position with reasons and/or examples
from your own experience, observations, or reading.
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“In some countries, television and radio programs are carefully censored for offensive language and behavior. 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, giving relevant reasons and/or examples to support your position.
“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’s energy resources
for future generations.”
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.
“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 with reasons
and/or examples from your own experience, observations, or reading.
“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.
“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 an
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.
“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 observation of others.
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“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 expressed above. Support your point of view with
reasons and/or examples from your own experience, observations, or reading.
“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.
The primary responsibility of citizens is to obey their nation’s civil and criminal laws.
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.
“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.
“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 expressed above. Support your point of view with
reasons and/or examples from your own experience, observations, or reading.
“When someone achieves greatness in any field—such as the arts, science, politics, or business—that person’s
achievements are more important than any of his or her personal faults.”
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.
“Education has become the main provider of individual opportunity in our society. Just as property and money once were
the keys to success, education has now become the element that most ensures success in life.”
In your opinion, how accurate is the view expressed above? Explain, using reasons and examples based on your
own experience, observations, or reading.
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, Analysis of an Issue Questions for the GMAT® Exam
“Responsibility for preserving the natural environment ultimately belongs to each individual person, not to
government.”
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.
“Organizations should be structured in a clear hierarchy in which the people at each level, from top to bottom, are
held accountable for completing a particular component of the work. Any other organizational structure goes against
human nature and will ultimately prove fruitless.”
Discuss the extent to which you agree or disagree with the opinion expressed above. Support your point of view with
reasons and/or examples from your own experience, observations, or reading.
“Nations should cooperate to develop regulations that limit children’s access to adult material on the Internet.”*
*The Internet is a worldwide computer network.
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.
“Public buildings reveal much about the attitudes and values of the society that builds them. Today’s new schools,
courthouses, airports, and libraries, for example, reflect the attitudes and values of today’s society.”
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.
“Some people believe that the best approach to effective time management is to make detailed daily and long-term
plans and then to adhere to them. However, this highly structured approach to work is counterproductive. Time
management needs to be flexible so that employees can respond to unexpected problems as they arise.”
Discuss the extent to which you agree or disagree with the opinion expressed above. Support your point of view with
reasons and/or examples from your own experience, observations, or reading.
“If the primary duty and concern of a corporation is to make money, then conflict is inevitable when the corporation
must also acknowledge a duty to serve society.”
From your perspective, how accurate is the above statement? Support your position with reasons and/or examples
from your own experience, observations, or reading.
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