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Dev Anand, CEO of a construction company, recently escaped a potentially fatal accident. Dev had failed to notice a red light while driving his car and attending to his phone calls. His well-wishers advised him to get a suitable replacement for the previous driver Ram Singh, who had resigned three months back. Ram Singh was not just a driver, but also a trusted lieutenant for Dev Anand for the last five years. Ram used to interact with other drivers, and gathered critical information that helped Dev in successfully bidding for different contracts. His inputs also helped Dev to identify some dishonest employees, and to retain crucial employees who were considering attractive offers from his competitors. Some of the senior employees did not like the informal influence of Ram and made it difficult for him to continue in the firm. Dev provided him an alternative job with one of his relatives.
During the last three months Dev has considered different candidates for the post. The back grounds of the candidates are given in the table below.
| Name | Age | Educational Qualification | Experience | Expected Salary / Remark |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunder | 32 | Post Graduate | Seven years of driving experience | 18,000 per month. Ex-employers are highly satisfied. Concern: tendency to switch jobs after every six months. Enjoys new jobs but loses interest after six months. Not willing to commit for more than six months. |
| Mani | 23 | Studied up to Standard IX | One year | 8,000 per month. Claims to have more than one year of experience but can’t provide proof. Received a hike of 2,000 last month due to good performance. |
| Chintan | 44 | Graduate | 20 years | 20,000 per month. Worked as driver for one year after losing stenographer job. Recommended to take up driver job. |
| Bal Singh | 40 | Literate | More than 20 years | 15,000 per month. Cousin of Ram Singh. Substituted Ram as Dev’s driver when Ram was on leave. Currently working as driver with Dev’s in-laws. Strongly recommended by Ram. His knowledge and contacts in the firm are as good as Ram’s. |
| Chethan | 38 | Standard XII | 10 years | 12,000 per month. Worked as temporary driver with Dev’s competitor for the last three years. Competitor recommended him to Dev. Expressed willingness for long-term job if given annual increment of 500. |
Dev is primarily looking for a stable and trustworthy driver, who can be a suitable replacement for Ram. His family members do not want Dev to appoint a young driver, as most of them are inexperienced. Dev’s driver is an employee of the firm and hence the appointment has to be routed through the HR manager of the firm. The HR manager prefers to maintain parity among all employees of the firm. He also needs to ensure that the selection of a new driver does not lead to discontent among the senior employees of the firm.
Question: 1
From his perspective, and taking into account the family’s concerns, Mr. Dev would like to have
From his perspective, and taking into account the family’s concerns, Mr. Dev would like to have
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Match each candidate against \textbf{must-have constraints} (stability, trust, experience) before considering nice-to-haves.
Updated On: Dec 6, 2025
- Chethan
- Chintan
- Bal Singh
- Mani
- Sunder
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The Correct Option is C
Solution and Explanation
Step 1: Dev wants a {stable, trustworthy driver} who can replace Ram’s role (networking, inside information, loyalty).
Step 2: Family members do {not want a young driver}. That rules out Mani (23). Sunder is unstable (switches every six months; refuses commitment). Chintan has only {one year} of driving and comes from a stenographer background. Chethan is from a competitor and asks a special annual increment.
Step 3: Bal Singh (40) is Ram’s cousin, strongly recommended by Ram, has >20 years’ experience, already substituted for Ram, and knows the firm’s people and processes—closest fit to Ram. Age satisfies the family’s concern.
Hence, Bal Singh is the best choice.
Step 2: Family members do {not want a young driver}. That rules out Mani (23). Sunder is unstable (switches every six months; refuses commitment). Chintan has only {one year} of driving and comes from a stenographer background. Chethan is from a competitor and asks a special annual increment.
Step 3: Bal Singh (40) is Ram’s cousin, strongly recommended by Ram, has >20 years’ experience, already substituted for Ram, and knows the firm’s people and processes—closest fit to Ram. Age satisfies the family’s concern.
Hence, Bal Singh is the best choice.
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Question: 2
In order to resolve the conflicting preferences, one of Dev’s friends suggested Dev, his family members and the HR manager to identify their most and the least preferred candidates without considering the concerns of other stakeholders.
I. Dev’s most and least preferred candidates: Bal Singh and Chethan respectively
II. Family members’ most and least preferred candidates: Bal Singh and Chintan respectively
III. HR manager’s most and least preferred candidates: Chethan and Bal Singh respectively
Which of the above three statements is/are in conformity with the information provided in the passage?
In order to resolve the conflicting preferences, one of Dev’s friends suggested Dev, his family members and the HR manager to identify their most and the least preferred candidates without considering the concerns of other stakeholders.
I. Dev’s most and least preferred candidates: Bal Singh and Chethan respectively
II. Family members’ most and least preferred candidates: Bal Singh and Chintan respectively
III. HR manager’s most and least preferred candidates: Chethan and Bal Singh respectively
Which of the above three statements is/are in conformity with the information provided in the passage?
I. Dev’s most and least preferred candidates: Bal Singh and Chethan respectively
II. Family members’ most and least preferred candidates: Bal Singh and Chintan respectively
III. HR manager’s most and least preferred candidates: Chethan and Bal Singh respectively
Which of the above three statements is/are in conformity with the information provided in the passage?
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When testing stakeholder preferences, use \textbf{only the criterion stated} for that stakeholder; don’t import others’ concerns.
Updated On: Dec 6, 2025
- Option I
- Option II
- Options I and II
- Options II and III
- Option I, II and III
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The Correct Option is A
Solution and Explanation
Step 1: Dev’s view (alone). He seeks a stable, trusted replacement for Ram. Bal Singh is a natural first choice (experience, trust, firm knowledge). Chethan is least preferred for Dev because he comes from a competitor and asks for a special annual increment—both raise trust and parity concerns. Thus I fits.
Step 2: Family’s view (alone). Their only stated concern is “{no young driver},” which disfavors Mani (23). They are not shown to rank Chintan last; indeed Chintan is older and therefore acceptable by their stated criterion. So II does not strictly follow.
Step 3: HR manager’s view (alone). He wants parity and to avoid senior employees’ discontent. Chethan’s {assured annual increment} violates parity; Bal Singh (Ram’s cousin) may also upset seniors, but statement III claims Chethan is “most” preferred—this conflicts with the parity constraint. Hence III is not in conformity.
Therefore, only Statement I conforms.
Step 2: Family’s view (alone). Their only stated concern is “{no young driver},” which disfavors Mani (23). They are not shown to rank Chintan last; indeed Chintan is older and therefore acceptable by their stated criterion. So II does not strictly follow.
Step 3: HR manager’s view (alone). He wants parity and to avoid senior employees’ discontent. Chethan’s {assured annual increment} violates parity; Bal Singh (Ram’s cousin) may also upset seniors, but statement III claims Chethan is “most” preferred—this conflicts with the parity constraint. Hence III is not in conformity.
Therefore, only Statement I conforms.
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Question: 3
Who among the following five candidates is most likely to be rejected by the GM (HR)?
Who among the following five candidates is most likely to be rejected by the GM (HR)?
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HR decisions weigh \textbf{system-wide effects} (parity, morale) over individual fit; watch for candidates who may reignite past conflicts.
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- Chethan
- Chintan
- Bal Singh
- Mani
- Sunder
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The Correct Option is B
Solution and Explanation
Step 1: The HR manager prefers {parity} and {no discontent} among senior employees.
Step 2: Senior employees earlier resented Ram’s informal influence. Hiring Bal Singh, Ram’s cousin with similar contacts and influence, risks renewing the same discontent—thus most likely to be rejected by HR.
Step 3: Chethan’s special increment demand hurts parity, but it can be negotiated; it doesn’t by itself antagonize seniors. Others do not trigger strong HR objections relative to Bal Singh’s likely impact on internal harmony.
Hence, Bal Singh is most likely to be rejected by HR.
Step 2: Senior employees earlier resented Ram’s informal influence. Hiring Bal Singh, Ram’s cousin with similar contacts and influence, risks renewing the same discontent—thus most likely to be rejected by HR.
Step 3: Chethan’s special increment demand hurts parity, but it can be negotiated; it doesn’t by itself antagonize seniors. Others do not trigger strong HR objections relative to Bal Singh’s likely impact on internal harmony.
Hence, Bal Singh is most likely to be rejected by HR.
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