XAT 2024 — Decision Making Question 10
Read the following scenario and answer the THREE questions that follow.In Symbolis, an upcoming medium sized IT services organization, only 1% of the employees were awarded an annual performance bonus. This annual performance bonus was decided by a committee formed of different functional heads. When Ms. Nalini Kattakayam received the annual bonus for the first time in her five years at Symbolis, Ms. Shalini Sampath, a colleague with seven years of tenure at Symbolis, told Nalini that this annual bonus was less a reflection of Nalini’s performance and more a recognition of those who have fostered a strong rapport with the powers that be. Incidentally, Shalini had never received any performance bonus in her tenure at the company.
Shalini’s comments deeply hurt Nalini, especially since she had always considered Shalini to be a close friend. Nalini felt like declining the bonus, given her respect for and relationship with Shalini.
Which of the following reasons, if true, will BEST dissuade Nalini from declining the bonus?
Answer & solution
Shalini, good at heart, is known for making insensitive comments.
- B
Shalini’s irreverent comment about her previous boss pushed her out of that team.
- C
Shalini is known for confronting her boss whenever they changed deadlines.
- D
Very few people, who are not considered loyal, receive the bonus.
- E
In her close group, Nalini is the first person to receive the bonus.