Question

Joginder wants to recommend Animisha for selection despite her not fulfilling the experience criterion.
Which of the following reasons, IF TRUE, will BEST convince Joginder to recommend Animisha?

• A. The role Animisha has applied for is one where getting good talent is not easy.
• B. Animisha interned with one of the verticals of Fine Elements Inc. during her graduation.
• C. Joginder was selected in his current role, a decade back, even though he had not satisfied many of the eligibility criteria.
• D. The HR department has increased the experience criterion from 3 years to 5 years only this year.
• E. Animisha has a lucrative offer from a competing firm, for a similar role.
• A. Joginder’s team, though lean, has been performing well for many years.
• B. Other potential candidates were rejected because of the change in the experience criterion.
• C. Animisha already holds a job offer from a rival firm at a competing salary.
• D. Premnarayan has overruled a few selection decisions of the seniors in the past.
• J. Animisha was given a job offer while she interned with Fine Elements Inc. but she declined it.
• A. A, B, D
• B. B, C, E
• C. A, D, E
• D. D, E, F
• O. C, D, F

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Understand the situation.
Animisha is a candidate who does not meet the experience criterion for the role she is being considered for. However, Joginder finds her to be the best candidate among all the others he has interviewed so far. Joginder is seeking a valid reason to recommend her for selection despite her lack of experience.
Step 2: Evaluate each option.

- (A) The fact that the role Animisha has applied for is hard to fill with good talent provides a strong reason to make an exception for her. If the role is difficult to fill, it is logical to give some leeway in terms of the experience criterion to hire the best candidate.
- (B) Although Animisha interned at Fine Elements Inc. during her graduation, this does not fully address her lack of experience and does not necessarily make her the best candidate for the role.
- (C) Joginder’s own case does not provide a valid justification for recommending Animisha. Each hiring decision should be based on the specific merits of the candidate in question, not based on past exceptions made for others.
- (D) The fact that the HR department increased the experience requirement does not necessarily justify recommending a candidate who doesn’t meet the new criterion. This is more of an organizational change, not a reason to make an exception for Animisha.
- (E) While Animisha having an offer from a competing firm could motivate the organization to act quickly, it does not directly relate to her being the best fit for the role.
Step 3: Conclusion.
The best reason for Joginder to recommend Animisha is that the role she applied for is hard to fill with good talent, making an exception in her case more reasonable. Therefore, the correct answer is (A).

Answer 2

Step 1: Analyze the problem.
Joginder has recommended Animisha, but Premnarayan wants to reject her because she does not meet the eligibility criteria. To convince Premnarayan to reject her, we need a reason that justifies why this decision should be upheld.
Step 2: Evaluate each option.

- (A) Joginder’s team performing well despite being lean is a strong reason to justify rejecting Animisha, as it shows that the team has been successful without needing to relax the criteria.
- (B) Rejecting other candidates for not meeting the new experience criterion could support Animisha’s rejection, but it doesn’t make as strong a case as option (A).
- (C) Animisha holding a job offer from a rival firm doesn’t directly influence the decision about her eligibility for the current role.
- (D) Premnarayan overruled previous decisions, but this doesn’t justify making an exception in Animisha’s case.
- (E) Animisha declining an internship offer is a relevant piece of information but doesn’t provide a strong argument for rejecting her candidacy.
Step 3: Conclusion.
The best reason for rejecting Animisha is (A) because it highlights the success of the existing team, implying that a change in criteria would disrupt the team's effectiveness.

Answer 3

Step 1: Analyze the data.
The key to convincing Premnarayan to reconsider his decision is to highlight Animisha’s potential value and the relevant factors that make her suitable for the role, despite not meeting all the criteria.
Step 2: Evaluate each option.

- (A) While Animisha being a gold medalist and academically strong is a good reason, it does not directly address her eligibility for the specific role.
- (B) Animisha’s experience being just a few months short, the small number of applicants, and her family connection to the company (E) make a strong case for reconsidering her selection.
- (C) While Animisha’s academic strength and the company’s connection with her family are useful points, the small number of applicants (C) is more relevant.
- (D) Points about Animisha’s college and family background are useful but don’t fully address her eligibility.
- (E) The average industry experience being lower than advertised is a key factor that could work in her favor.
Step 3: Conclusion.
The best combination to convince Premnarayan is (B), as it highlights the key points of Animisha’s experience being close to the required level, the small applicant pool, and the family connection to the company, making a compelling case for her reconsideration.