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Course of Action

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Directions: In the question given below a statement is followed by three courses of action numbered I, II and III. A course of action is a step or administrative decision to be taken for improvement, follow up or further action in regard to the problem, policy etc. on the basis of the information given in the statement. You have to assume everything in the statement to be true, then decide which of the three given/suggested courses of action logically follows for pursuing and decide the answer.

Statement: The chairman of the car company announced in the meeting that all trials of its first product, the new car model ‘M’ are over and company plans to launch its car in the market after six months. Courses of action: I. The network of dealers is to be finalised and all legal, financial and other matters in this connection will have to be finished shortly. II. The company will have to make plans for product other than car. III. Material, managerial and other resources will have to be fine tuned to maintain production schedule.

  1. I and III only

  2. Only I

  3. All of these

  4. Only II

  5. None of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Second course of action is not needed because first of all the sale and production of the car to be launched is to be taken care off.

Directions: Choose the correct course of action.

A demonstration by striking ad-hoc teachers turned violent after police retaliated against alleged instances of stone throwing by some of the protestors. A video grab by a news channel shows the police forcibly removing the turban of one of the detained protestors. The news has gathered momentum and the media and the public are demanding action against the guilty cops. The accused policemen, however, say that the turban got removed accidentally in the scuffle between the cops and the protestors. As the Police Commissioner of the city, what will be an ethical decision on your part?

  1. Suspend the cops involved and apologise to the offended party.

  2. Transfer the personnel involved to police lines and order a probe by two senior officers.

  3. Stand up for your people and ask the protestors to take the matter in the right spirit.

  4. Ask the involved cops to tender a written apology to the aggrieved party and close the matter.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Anything related to any religion or faith is a sensitive issue, so it should be duly investigated and in the meanwhile the cops involved should be posted on a safer location.

Directions: In the question, a statement is followed by two courses of action numbered I and II. Assume everything in the statement to be true, and decide which of the suggested course(s) of action logically follow(s) for pursuing. Statement : The prices of foodgrains and vegetables have substantially increased due to prolonged strike call given by the truck owners association. Courses of action : I. The government should immediately make alternative arrangement to ensure adequate supply of foodgrains and vegetables in the market. II. The government should take steps to cancel the licences of all vehicles belonging to the association.

  1. if only I follows

  2. if either I or II follows

  3. if only II follows

  4. if neither I nor II follows


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

First action follows because it is necessary to ensure adequate supply of foodgrains and vegetables in the market. Second action does not follow becuase by cancelling the licenses, people will be unemployment and this will result corruption.

Directions: In the question below, a statement is followed by two courses of action numbered I and II. A course of action is a step or administrative decision to be taken for improvement, follow-up or further action in regard to the problem, policy, etc. On the basis of the information given in the statement, you have to assume everything in the statement to be true and then decide which of the suggested courses of action logically follow(s) for pursuing.

Statement: In response to the published tender notice, company 'Z' has received 57 sealed tenders. Courses of action: I. The concerned department has to open the tenders and scrutinise them as per the procedure. II. The purchase committee will meet and recommend to the management the parties identified for allotting tenders.

  1. Only I follows

  2. Only II follows

  3. Neither I nor II follows

  4. Both I and II follow


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Option (1) is correct.

Directions: In this question, there is a statement followed by two courses of action numbered I and II. A course of action is a step or administrative decision to be taken for improvement, follow-up or further action in regard to the problem, policy, etc. On the basis of the information given in the statement, you have to assume everything in the statement to be true and decide which of the suggested courses of action logically follow(s) for pursuing.

Statement: There have been a large number of cases of internet hacking in the recent months creating panic among the internet users. Courses of action: I. The government machinery should make an all-out effort to nab those who are responsible and put them behind bars. II. The internet users should be advised to stay away from Internet banking till the culprits are caught.

  1. Only I follows

  2. Only II follows

  3. Neither I nor II follows

  4. Both I and II follow


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

I is advisable because fear of punishment restricts people from committing an offence. Hence, the number of cases of internet hacking is likely to reduce. II is not advisable because it will hamper the work of internet users.

Directions: In the question given below, a statement is followed by three courses of action labelled (A), (B) and (C). A course of action is a step or administrative decision to be taken for improvement, follow-up or further action in regard to the problem, policy, etc. On the basis of the information given in the statement, you have to assume everything in the statement to be true and then decide which of the suggested courses of action logically follow(s) for pursuing.

Statement: The school dropout rate in many districts in the state has increased sharply during the last few years as the parents of these children make them work in the fields owned by others to earn enough for them to get at least one meal a day. Courses of action: (A) The government should put up a mechanism to provide food grains to the poor people in these districts through public distribution system to encourage the parents to send their wards to school. (B) The government should close down some of these schools in the district and deploy the teachers of these schools to nearby schools and also ask the remaining students to join these schools. (C) The government should issue arrest warrants for all the parents who force their children to work in fields instead of attending classes.

  1. Only (A)

  2. Only (B)

  3. Only (C)

  4. Only (A) and (B)

  5. None of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

(A) would be a step in the right direction; it would ensure that hunger does not deprive children of education. (B) is escapism. (C) is absurd.

Directions: Choose the correct course of action.

Some students of girls’ hostel are protesting against the charges on food which are levied on them even if they do not have their meals at the hostel mess. They claim that such charges are unreasonable as they are being charged for the services that they do not use. Their contention is that the hostel food is unwholesome and unpalatable and they are spending more money outside to buy food which they like. In such a scenario, charging them for meals not had is like double jeopardy. The hostel mess in charge, however, contends that the girls have to pay as they had given an undertaking at the beginning of the year that they would use the hostel mess facilities and his entire operations are geared towards fulfilling those obligations. Also, he says that if students do not use the hostel mess, it will become financially un-remunerative to run the mess. As the Dean - Student Affairs, how will you ethically handle the situation?

  1. Ask the students and the mess contractor to share the burden equally so that nobody is unduly penalized.

  2. Ask the students to eat two meals at the mess till the end of the session. This way they can still have one meal outside and get value for the money they are charged towards mess expenses.

  3. Give the contractor one month to streamline his operation depending upon the number of students who actually have meals in the mess. After that period, only students who have meals in the mess will be charged and students who opt out will not be allowed to have meals in the mess.

  4. Give the contractor a fixed time frame to downsize his operations as per the students’ requirements and allow the students to still use the hostel mess on a pay per use basis.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

It will the contractor the necessary time to streamline his operations, make changes and win back the confidence of the students. It will also give students the time to think and act accordingly without holding onto the grudges.

Directions: Choose the correct course of action.

A few students, expelled from the college, have approached the High Court for relief. The students were expelled because they were found consuming alcohol and other intoxicants on the college premises. The High Court has taken undertakings from the parents of the school that if the students are granted re-admission, any further breach of discipline would cause irrevocable suspension. Now, the High Court has asked you to consider the case sympathetically as all the expelled students are in their final or second last semester of post graduation. As the Principal of the college, what would be an ethical decision on your part?

  1. Re-admit the students on the condition that the undertaking given to court is binding.

  2. Request the Court to suggest a penalty, not as a directive, but as a mere suggestion.

  3. Re-admit only the students who are otherwise good in studies and behaviour.

  4. Respectfully decline the Court’s request citing organizational rules.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

As The High Court has suggested to deal the matter sympathetically, option 1 is most suitable here.

Directions: A statement is given below, followed by three courses of action numbered (A), (B) and (C). A course of action is a step or administrative decision to be taken for improvement, follow-up or further action in regard to the problem, policy, etc. On the basis of the information given in the statement, you have to assume everything in the statement to be true, then decide which of the suggested courses of action logically follow(s) for pursuing.

Statement: A very large number of devotees are expected to visit the shrine located on the busy city road on Tuesday which happens to be a very auspicious day. Courses of action: (A) The traffic department should block all the roads leading to the shrine for vehicles for Tuesday. (B) The Government should deploy armed forces in the area to tackle the huge gathering. (C) The traffic department should regulate vehicular movement in the area by restricting the flow of vehicles in only one direction for a certain period, on Tuesday.

  1. Only (A) and (B)

  2. Only (B) and (C)

  3. Only (C)

  4. All (A), (B) and (C)

  5. None of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

This type of procession is most likely to create traffic-related problem only. So, option (2) and option (1) will be inadequate measures to stop traffic. Instead, regulation of vehicular movement in one direction will be the correct decision for ensuring traffic flow. Hence, option (3) is correct.

Directions: In the question below, a statement is followed by two courses of action numbered I and II. A course of action is a step or administrative decision to be taken for improvement, follow-up or further action in regard to the problem, policy, etc. On the basis of the information given in the statement, you have to assume everything in the statement to be true and then decide which of the suggested courses of action logically follow(s) for pursuing.

Statement: Proportion of females compared to that of males in the population of our country has drastically gone down in the recent past. Courses of action: I. Social workers should take up the task of emphasising the importance of having at least one female child in each family in both rural and urban areas of the country. II. Govt. should severely punish the persons involved in the practice of female foeticide.

  1. Only I follows

  2. Only II follows

  3. Either I or II follows

  4. Both I and II follow

  5. Neither I nor II follows


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Yes, both follow as female ratio has gone down. So, female child importance should be emphasised and strict steps should be taken against persons who are involved in female foeticide. 

Directions: In the question below, a statement is followed by two courses of action numbered I and II. A course of action is a step or administrative decision to be taken for improvement, follow-up or further action in regard to the problem, policy, etc. On the basis of the information given, you have to assume everything in the statement to be true and then decide which of the suggested courses of action logically follow(s) for pursuing.

Statement: A country cannot develop without a fast and easy communication. Courses of action:
I. Government should provide communication facilities to the public at a cheaper rate. II. More private companies should be permitted to enter into the field of communication to strengthen the network.

  1. Only I follows

  2. Only II follows

  3. Either I or II follows

  4. Both I and II follow

  5. Neither I nor II follows


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Option (4) is correct.

Directions: In the question below, a statement is followed by two courses of action numbered I and II. A course of action is a step or administrative decision to be taken for improvement, follow-up or further action regarding the problem, policy etc. On the basis of the information given in the statement, you have to assume everything in the statement to be true and then decide which of the suggested courses of action logically follow(s) for pursuing.

Statement: Nuclear power cannot make a country secure. Courses of action: I. We should also spend on other defence resourses than nuclear power. II. We must destroy our nuclear capability.

  1. Only course of action I follows

  2. Only course of action II follows

  3. Either course of action I or II follows

  4. Both courses of action I and II follow

  5. Neither course of action I nor II follows


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

As nuclear arsenal can be used only in extreme cases, there is need to take other measure for defence.

Directions: In the question below is given a statement followed by two courses of action numbered I and II. A course of action is a step or administrative decision to be taken for improvement, follow–up or further action regarding the problem, policy etc. On the basis of the information given in the statement, you have to assume everything in the statement to be true, and then decide which of the suggested courses of action logically follow(s) for pursuing.

Statement: Almost ninety percent of the flights of one of the private airline companies were cancelled for the fourth consecutive day as the pilots refused to join their duties in protest against sacking of two of their colleagues by the airline management. Courses of action: I. The management of the airline company should be ordered by the Government to immediately reinstate the sacked pilots to end the crisis. II. The Government should immediately take steps to end the impasse between the management and the pilots to help the hapless passengers.

  1. Only I follows

  2. Only II follows

  3. Either I or II follows

  4. Neither I nor II follows

  5. Both I and II follow


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Course of action I is harsh and we cannot take harsh decision in course of action. Course of action II is the logical course of action. Hence, option II is correct.

Directions: In the question below, a statement is followed by two courses of action numbered I and II. A course of action is a step or an administrative decision to be taken for improvement, follow-up or further action regarding the problem, policy etc. On the basis of the information given in the statement, you have to assume everything in the statement to be true and then decide which of the suggested courses of action logically follow(s) for pursuing.

Statement: The number of dropouts in the government schools has significantly increased in the urban areas over the past few years. Courses of action: I. The government should immediately close down all such schools in the urban areas where the dropout goes beyond 20 percent. II. The parents of all the students who dropped out of the government schools in urban areas should be punished.

  1. Only course of action I follows

  2. Only course of action II follows

  3. Either course of action I or II follows

  4. Neither course of action I nor II follows

  5. Both courses of action I and II follow


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Immediately closing down all such schools is not a good step. To punish the parents of all the students who dropped out is also not a good step. Hence, option (4) is correct.

Directions: In the question below, a statement is followed by two courses of action numbered I and II. A course of action is step or administrative decision to be taken for improvement, follow-up or further action regarding the problem, policy etc. On the basis of the information given in the statement, you have to assume everything in the statement to be true and then decide which of the suggested courses of action logically follow(s) for pursuing.

Statement: The main cause of global warming is the increase of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere and deforestation. Courses of action: I. Incentive should be given to the local communities involved in protection and management of forests. II. A national forest carbon accounting programme should be institutionalised to keep carbon check.

  1. Only I follows

  2. Only II follows

  3. Neither I nor II follows

  4. Both I and II follow

  5. Either I or II follows


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Both actions are strong to eradicate global warming.

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