XAT 2020 — Decision Making Question 1
Read the following scenario and answer the three questions that follow.
Ashraf has been working at a cybersecurity company called NuTech Pvt. Ltd. for seven years. Having missed a promotion in the previous appraisal cycle, Ashraf is anxious about it in the upcoming cycle. Ashraf is aware that the HR head is meeting the top management to discuss promotions sometime soon. (At NuTech, the HR head recommends names for promotions to the top management based on inputs from the functional teams.)
On a Friday afternoon, Ashraf receives an email from Sridevi, the HR head. It reads, “Hi, I need an urgent favour from you; please respond if you are free.” It was the first time that Sridevi ever contacted him. Surprised, Ashraf immediately replies back saying, “Sure! How can I help you, Sridevi? Regards, Ashraf.” In a couple of minutes, he receives a reply: “Ashraf, I am in the middle of an important meeting, but have to urgently send gift vouchers worth â¹50,000 to one of our important clients. If you could, please purchase and send the gift vouchers to the email address given below, at the earliest.” Ashraf , without any delay, sends gift vouchers worth â¹50,000 to the given email address.
Ashraf feels happy after this brief email interaction with Sridevi.
Which of the following statements, if true, will BEST make Ashraf strongly hopeful about his imminent promotion?
Answer & solution
- A
Ashraf’s immediate junior, Shamsher, who worked closely with Sridevi, was promoted last year.
- B
It is for the first time ever that Sridevi directly approached Ashraf to contact a client.
Sridevi chose Ashraf over others for help, while in the midst of a meeting with the top management.
- D
Ashraf has heard from his industry friends that HR heads accept favours for recommending employees’ promotions.
- E
Sridevi is known for her elite social circle and extravagant life style.