سوال ۲۷ کنکور ارشد مدیریت ۱۴۰۱

Passage summary: Paragraph 1 argues that psychological and physical wellbeing are equally important, but psychological difficulties receive less attention because they are harder to recognize and carry social stigma. Paragraph 2 reports that work-related mental difficulties affect three fifths of employees; disrupted routines, adjustment to change and moving to remote work during COVID-19 increased stress, and a study covering Australia, France, Germany, New Zealand, Singapore, the UK and the US found worsening mental health in 44.4% of remote workers. Paragraph 3 describes annual costs of £33–42 billion for UK employers and connects wellbeing support with talent strategy. It then explains that healthier staff have greater productivity and motivation, while stronger team morale helps employees pursue a shared goal.

Passage wording: “further exacerbated the need to focus on mental health issues”.

The word “exacerbated” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ...........