XAT 2016 — Decision Making Question 4
Answer the following question based on the information given below.
Chatterjee, the MLA of Trikathapur, owes his election success to his close friend and businessman Ghosh. The victory had appeared unlikely for Chatterjee after the arrival of Bhowmick, a budding politician with hordes of money. However, his clean image along with Ghosh’s money ensured Chatterjee’s resounding victory.
Inspired by Bhowmick’s manifesto, Chatterjee is contemplating a green policy which can adversely affect Ghosh’s business interest.
Which of the following actions from Ghosh is likely to convince Chatterjee NOT to pursue this policy?
Answer & solution
- A
Request Chatterjee to defer implementation of the green policy by 3 years, the time needed to make his factory green.
Remind Chatterjee that it is for his clean image that people voted him and not for Bhowmick’s green policy.
- C
Warn Chatterjee that all industrialists will turn against him and despite his clean image he may be hated by the industry.
- D
Appeal to Chatterjee’s sympathy citing the potential loss his business will suffer if the policy were to be implemented.
- E
Threaten Chatterjee that he should not take his loyalty for granted as Bhowmick has invited him to join his party.
Deferring the implementation of green policy will not convince Chatterjee to completely eliminate the thought of this plan. Hence, this option bypasses the crux of the question. So, eliminate option 1.
Warnings or threats will only lead to a bitter and broken relation between Chatterjee and Ghosh, and pursuing either methods should be avoided. So, eliminate options 3 and 5.
Given the pivotal role of Ghosh in Chatterjee's victory, it would be dishonorable for Ghosh to appeal to Chatterjee's sympathy. So, eliminate option 4.
Option 2 is an apt move as it is imperative for Chatterjee to realize that he is being influenced by Bhowmick's green policy and this attitude of his will only ruin his clean image that had garnered him votes. A friendly advice is what is needed in this situation.
Hence, the correct answer is option 2.