Assertion (A) Each role must have enough stressers which may help the role occupant to stretch himself/herself to meet the challenge. In the role, where the scope is limited to routine work, the role occupants do not perceive any challenge.
Reason (R) While every role has some routine elements, challenge can also be incorporated into every role. However, the challenge should not exceed an optimal limit, otherwise it may produce dysfunctional stress, resulting in poor performance or damage to the health of the employee in the long-run.

A. (A) and (R) both are true, (R) does not explains (A)

B. (A) and (R) both are true, (R) explains (A)

C. (A) is true, (R) does not explain (A)

D. (A) is not true, (R) explains (A)

Answer: Option B