In the following question, an incomplete statement followed by fillers is given. Pick out the best filler to complete the incomplete statement, correctly and meaningfully. Because of his consistent hard work and discipline, he was finally_________________     

The first part of the sentence – "Because of his consistent hard work and discipline" – implies a positive outcome as a result of commendable qualities. (1) demoted from his position – contradicts the cause; illogical (2) asked to leave the organisation – again, does not follow from "hard work and discipline" (3) recognised and promoted by the management – fits perfectly (4) ignored in the team appraisal process – negative result, which doesn’t align with the premise