Multiple choice

You are inquiring about the charges of corruption against a senior officer who was the predecessor of your boss. Your boss has called you and asked you to drop the charges and close the files. What will be your response?

  1. Comply with what your boss has asked you to do and close the file, thus earn his good will.

  2. Examine the charges and evidence against the officer and submit your report thus risking displeasure of your boss.

  3. Put up the file before your boss but leave the decision of continuing further inquiry, on him.

  4. Defer the decision on file hoping to take action when your boss changes is transferred from the present post.
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B Correct answer
Explanation

2.5 marks for answer (b) 1.5 marks for answer (d) 1 mark for answer (c) 0 marks for answer (a) Rationale/ Reasoning (b) Taking a decision on merits despite pressures/ influence is the best course of action. (d) Defering the decision hoping that your boss changes/ is transferred, is the next best option. But it will delay the proceedings. This also shows that you are not ready to bite the bullet. (c) Putting up the file by stating the correct facts is fine but not making any recommendation may weaken the case and leave things to the discretion of the biased person. (a) Succumbing to pressure of superiors in a matter where you can be faulted later is a poor option and also against the rules. Hence option ‘a’ is an improper choice. Principles/ Values tested     Whether you discharge your duties as per merits and rules without being unduly influenced.

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