XAT 2015 — LRDI Question 4
Answer the questions on the basis of information given in the following case.
Mr. Dipangshu Barua, a young IT professional, came early to office to assist his boss in the preparation for an important client presentation. When be switched on his computer, he saw an email from Mr. Patel. The email was as follows:
January 2, 2015
Dear Mr. Barua,
This email serves as a follow-up of my conversation with you on December 1, 2014. I have already conveyed need for improvement in your behaviour as desired as desired by your project leader and colleagues. They are yet to notice any visible improvements. I am apprehensive that your failure to act may warrant further action leading to dismissal. I will continue to monitor and assess your performance over the next three months to determine whether improvements meet the expectations. At the same time, I would like to re-affirm that you are very valuable for our organization.
Best Wishes,
Mr. A. Patel
HR Director
Initially, the e-mail distracted Dipangshu but he decided to focus on the job. Which of the following options might best explain his decision to do so?
Answer & solution
- A
Mr. Patel would soon be transferred to another department.
- B
Last week, Mr. Dipangshu has been assigned to a new team in the same project.
- C
Three days back, Mr. Dipangshu has been assigned a new project similar to his final year engineering project.
- D
His friend has been hospitalized for the last three months.
Failing to perform in the client meeting might further complicate things.
Since the mail says that Dipangshu's performance is under scrutiny, it is imperative for him to conduct himself cautiously in front of his boss. In order to do so, his first step should be to perform well in the tasks assigned to him. Getting demoralized by the letter and performing badly will not help him simplify things.
Hence, option (e) best explains his decision to focus on his job. So, eliminate options 1, 2, 3 and 4.
Hence, the correct answer is option 5.