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Read the following scenario and answer the THREE questions that follow.
ABC Business School was a school with a difference. Regarded as one of the top business schools in western India, but relatively unknown beyond that, the school catered to smaller organizations seeking to hire students for sales and marketing positions, with occasional openings in HR roles. These students were open to secure job opportunities, even if they offered relatively lower salaries. The organizations, that recruited from ABC, did not really care for the talent, but appreciated the students' ability to follow orders without questioning them. The school’s strength laid in its alumni, who consistently returned to the institution for recruitment, thereby ensuring the school’s continued existence. Given the placement record, the school attracted a specific segment of business school aspirants, who wanted a solid job but were not excited about learning.
Question: 1

Recently, some alumni of ABC threatened that their children should be given preference in admissions, or they would withdraw as recruiters. The director was, however, hesitant about allowing alumni to interfere in running the school because the fairness of the admissions process had earned ABC high respect within the corporate world that recruited from the school.
Which of the following reasons, if true, will BEST help the director NOT to worry about pandering to those alumni?

Updated On: Nov 26, 2025
  • The alumni were the reason that ABC was able to attract corporates.
  • Some of the alumni were regularly teaching as guest faculty in the school.
  • The alumni depend upon ABC’s success to enhance their employability.
  • No business school, in the region, has allowed alumni any say in managing the operations.
  • ABC has not entertained any requests from the alumni till date.
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The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation

Step 1: Scenario Analysis.
Alumni threats underscore their significance to institutional operations. Nevertheless, the director must prioritize institutional independence and credibility.
Step 2: Option Evaluation.
- Option 1: Acknowledges alumni's role but fails to directly validate disregarding their demands.
- Option 2: Lacks relevance to the alumni's request for preferential admissions. 
- Option 3: Suggests that the alumni's reliance on ABC's success fosters shared interests, thereby diminishing the credibility of their threats. 
- Option 4: Demonstrates a regional pattern but lacks direct applicability to ABC's specific circumstances. 
- Option 5: Previous determinations hold less weight when confronted with present difficulties.
Final Answer: (3)

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Question: 2

Across the country, business schools were ranked by popular magazines. A few business schools in the same region were applying for rankings, hoping that rankings will affect their visibility among corporate houses and recruiters. To achieve a good rank, ABC faculty members, who have primarily focused on teaching thus far, would need to actively engage in research and consulting activities. The director was aware that asking the faculty to switch to research and consulting would not be easy.
Which of the following facts will BEST help the director not to worry about applying for rankings?

Updated On: Nov 26, 2025
  • The alumni do not follow research publications in general.
  • The alumni do not care for the teachers, or classes, in general.
  • The alumni are aware that ABC offers a retainable talent pool.
  • ABC’s placements in the previous year were completed in 4 days.
  • ABC could never break into the top 40 ranks in the country when it applied earlier.
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The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation

Step 1: Analyze the scenario.
The director's primary concerns are recruiter visibility and faculty involvement in research and consulting. Counterbalancing these, a robust talent pool and satisfied recruiters may lessen the immediate need for ranking improvements.
Step 2: Evaluate the options.
- Option 1: Reflects alumni disinterest in research, failing to address recruiter visibility.
- Option 2: Suggests alumni apathy towards faculty initiatives, with no connection to rankings.
- Option 3: Emphasizes recruiter satisfaction with the talent pool, diminishing the importance of rankings.
- Option 4: Demonstrates placement effectiveness but does not directly influence ranking decisions.
- Option 5: Indicates past unsuccessful ranking attempts, without addressing recruiter satisfaction.
Final Answer: (3)

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Question: 3

A few faculty members complained to the director regarding the lack of attendance and seriousness among many students during classes and exams. The director knew that this had been the case for decades but became more rampant in the last few years. He was also aware that the classes were mostly rituals, conducted to tell the world that ABC believed in education and had little bearing on placements. However, he believed that students must be told to attend classes and take exams with serious attitude.
Which of the following announcements by the director will BEST ensure that faculty stop complaining about student attendance?

Updated On: Nov 26, 2025
  • Students, who attend every class, should be given “thank you” notes from the director.
  • Students should be asked to pay a monetary penalty for missing classes.
  • Faculty members, who make classes very engaging, should be felicitated during the convocation.
  • Only students, with at least 85 percent class attendance, will participate in placements.
  • Students should be rewarded for contributing to in-class discussions and learning.
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The Correct Option is D

Solution and Explanation

Step 1: Scenario Analysis.
The core issue identified is insufficient student attendance and a lack of academic seriousness. A robust intervention linked to a critical outcome, such as placement, is expected to resolve this.
Step 2: Option Evaluation.
- Option 1: A simple "thank you" note offers minimal motivational impact.
- Option 2: Financial penalties may foster ill will and lack direct correlation with academic commitment.
- Option 3: Recognizing faculty can boost teaching efficacy but does not target student conduct.
- Option 4: Tying attendance to placement opportunities presents a direct and significant incentive for students to engage seriously with classes.
- Option 5: Recognition for class participation is advantageous but does not directly address attendance concerns.
Final Answer: (4)

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