Question

Direction:Read the following scenario and answer the THREE questions that follow.
Arti, CEO of an FMCG company, was under pressure from the Board of Governors (BoG) to increase diversity in the workforce. The board wanted the company to hire candidates with vision impairment*, as it believed that they contributed to organizations in many unique ways.
The CEO was apprehensive of hiring visually impaired candidates; she was not sure about the feasibility of accommodating them in the current setting. Moreover, Arti was unsure as to how the visually impaired could contribute meaningfully to the organization.
(* A person, with a vision impairment in a range of 60-100 percent, is referred to as a visually impaired person. A person with 100 percent vision impairment cannot see at all.)
The following arguments were presented to Arti about the candidates with vision impairment:
1).Visually impaired can do some activities better than the normal people and hence complement other employees.
2).Visually impaired can motivate other employees to work harder.
3). Visually impaired can act as a role model for other disadvantaged people in the society
4). Visually impaired can work harder to prove themselves
5). Hiring visually impaired people may enhance organizational reputation which may consequently lead to better sales.
6). Visually impaired have to be paid 20 percent extra salary.
From the above arguments, which of the following options indicate that CEO’s apprehensions are misplaced?

• A. 1,2,3,4 Only
• B. 1,2,3,4,5 Only
• C. 1,2,3,4,5&6
• D. 1,2,4,5 Only
• E. 1,2,4,6 Only

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

To address the CEO Arti's apprehensions about hiring candidates with vision impairment, we evaluate each of the given arguments. The aim is to determine which arguments indicate that her concerns are misplaced.

1. Visually impaired can do some activities better than normal people and hence complement other employees.
2. Visually impaired can motivate other employees to work harder.
3. Visually impaired can act as a role model for other disadvantaged people in society.
4. Visually impaired can work harder to prove themselves.
5. Hiring visually impaired people may enhance organizational reputation, which may consequently lead to better sales.
6. Visually impaired have to be paid 20 percent extra salary.

Let's analyze each option:

• Argument 1 suggests that visually impaired individuals can complement existing employees, thus enhance productivity. This addresses CEO's concern about their contribution.
• Argument 2 reflects that visually impaired employees can serve as inspiration, possibly boosting overall work motivation within the company.
• Argument 3 extends this motivational factor beyond the organization, portraying visually impaired employees as role models in society, enhancing the company's social responsibility image.
• Argument 4 suggests that visually impaired individuals may be driven to prove themselves, thereby working diligently and adding value to the company.
• Argument 5 indicates that hiring visually impaired employees can positively impact the company's reputation, potentially increasing sales, which is a practical business advantage.
• Argument 6, however, suggests additional financial implications (20% extra salary), which may not alleviate the CEO's apprehensions regarding feasibility and contribution.

Hence, arguments 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 collectively support the view that the CEO's concerns are unfounded, specifically by reinforcing the value addition, motivation, societal contribution, drive, and potential business benefits of hiring visually impaired employees. Argument 6, on the other hand, does not directly counter the apprehensions mentioned and instead introduces a potential cost factor.

Therefore, the correct option is: 1,2,3,4,5 Only.

Answer 2

All options except 6 indicate that the CEO’s apprehensions are misplaced.

1. Clearly shows that visually impaired people can contribute meaningfully to the organisation.

2. Employee motivation is definitely a meaningful contribution to the organisation.

3. If the visually impaired can act as a role model for other disadvantaged people in the society, they are definitely an asset for the organisation.

4. Hard working people are required in any organisation.

5. Better sales are desirable.

6.This is not beneficial for the organisation.

Hence, the correct answer is B.