Band 5+: The bar chart represents the reasons that impact productivity and efficiency at work. Summarise the information given and make comparisons where relevant.

The bar chart compares the factors that affect the performance of workers in the 25-35 and 40-60 age groups.

For the 40-60 category, the most influential parameter is ‘tools and equipment’ which affects all (100%) of workers. This figure declines to 80% mark for parameters like ‘teamwork, workplace conditions and salary’. The least important factors are ‘responsibility’ and ‘positive reinforcement’ which make up only 40% of workers.

For the 25-35 age groups, the most significant parameter is ‘salary’ which influences the performance of 75% of workers. ‘Realistic goal’ is the second most important factor affecting 60% of employees. The figure declines to 60% (distractions, teamwork, influencing the supportive boss). The least important factor is ‘positive reinforcement’ influencing the performance of 20% of the workers.

Overall, the 40-60 age group is affected to a greater extent with ‘tools and equipment’ being the most important. ‘Distractions, responsibility, realistic goals and supportive boss’ affect equally workers in both groups.