Comprehension
Selvam Tutorials offers exclusive face-to-face evening classes from Monday to Friday for students who are preparing for various entrance exams. Selvam Dindigul, the owner, operates from his ancestral house, situated in the middle of the city. There are several instructors, but each teaches only one of the following courses: quantitative ability, verbal ability and decision making. Selvam usually recruits fresh graduates, or those instructors who are working with other tutorials and seeking a job change. As Selvam Tutorials has been expanding aggressively over the past few years, managing it alone becomes challenging for Selvam. Hence, he recruits Kanmani Guna, his niece, who has an online MBA with specializations in Accountancy and HR, as a manager. He asks Kanmani to introduce modern HR practices at Selvam Tutorials while managing cost effectively.
Question: 1
Soon after Kanmani takes over, she discovers that every instructor is paid differently even though they teach for the same number of hours. Moreover, these instructors have been recruited locally, having similar educational background. As she is introducing modern HR practices, she wants to equalize the salaries of all the instructors.
Which of the following is definitely NOT an option for Kanmani?
Soon after Kanmani takes over, she discovers that every instructor is paid differently even though they teach for the same number of hours. Moreover, these instructors have been recruited locally, having similar educational background. As she is introducing modern HR practices, she wants to equalize the salaries of all the instructors.
Which of the following is definitely NOT an option for Kanmani?
Which of the following is definitely NOT an option for Kanmani?
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When addressing salary inequalities, it’s important to consider the unique circumstances and needs of your organization, rather than blindly following external practices.
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- Kanmani should ask Selvam the reasons behind the salaries being unequal.
- Kanmani should not interfere with salaries, since it is a sensitive topic.
- Kanmani should find out what other tutorials are practices and follow the most popular practice.
- Kanmani should create a new policy about equalizing salaries and get it approved by Selvam before implementing it.
- Kanmani should suggest Selvam that all instructors are paid equally.
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The Correct Option is C
Solution and Explanation
Step 1: Understand the situation.
Kanmani is tasked with managing the HR processes at Selvam Tutorials. One of her responsibilities is to equalize the pay among the instructors, but she is faced with a situation where each instructor is being paid differently despite teaching similar hours.
Step 2: Evaluate the options.
- (A) Asking Selvam about the reasons for unequal salaries is a good idea to understand the context and reasons behind the existing pay structure.
- (B) While salary discussions can be sensitive, Kanmani needs to address these issues for the smooth functioning of the organization. She needs to find a balance between sensitivity and practicality.
- (C) The idea of following the most popular practice among other tutorials does not necessarily align with the values of fairness or efficiency. Each organization may have its own specific reasons for its pay structure, and blindly following what others do may not be the best solution. This is the option that is least aligned with best practices.
- (D) Creating a new policy about equalizing salaries and seeking approval from Selvam is a reasonable approach to formalize the process.
- (E) Suggesting equal pay without doing any groundwork or analysis may not be the best first step, but it is still an option to consider once the proper discussions are held.
Step 3: Conclusion.
The correct answer is (C) because simply following the most popular practice from other tutorials without understanding the specific circumstances of Selvam Tutorials is not a reasonable course of action. Kanmani should focus on internal discussions and policies rather than relying on external practices.
Kanmani is tasked with managing the HR processes at Selvam Tutorials. One of her responsibilities is to equalize the pay among the instructors, but she is faced with a situation where each instructor is being paid differently despite teaching similar hours.
Step 2: Evaluate the options.
- (A) Asking Selvam about the reasons for unequal salaries is a good idea to understand the context and reasons behind the existing pay structure.
- (B) While salary discussions can be sensitive, Kanmani needs to address these issues for the smooth functioning of the organization. She needs to find a balance between sensitivity and practicality.
- (C) The idea of following the most popular practice among other tutorials does not necessarily align with the values of fairness or efficiency. Each organization may have its own specific reasons for its pay structure, and blindly following what others do may not be the best solution. This is the option that is least aligned with best practices.
- (D) Creating a new policy about equalizing salaries and seeking approval from Selvam is a reasonable approach to formalize the process.
- (E) Suggesting equal pay without doing any groundwork or analysis may not be the best first step, but it is still an option to consider once the proper discussions are held.
Step 3: Conclusion.
The correct answer is (C) because simply following the most popular practice from other tutorials without understanding the specific circumstances of Selvam Tutorials is not a reasonable course of action. Kanmani should focus on internal discussions and policies rather than relying on external practices.
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Question: 2
Kanmani cannot join groups having members with work experience; they reject her for being a fresher. Meanwhile, three of her batchmates, all freshers, are interested in forming a group with her. Abirami likes being with them as two of them are from her undergraduate college; however, Abirami fears that they may all come up with similar ideas during case discussions.
Kanmani is contemplating the following contingency arrangements for the classes that may not be conducted due to faculty leave.
Which of the following contingency arrangements at the lowest possible cost without compromising on the deliverables?
Kanmani cannot join groups having members with work experience; they reject her for being a fresher. Meanwhile, three of her batchmates, all freshers, are interested in forming a group with her. Abirami likes being with them as two of them are from her undergraduate college; however, Abirami fears that they may all come up with similar ideas during case discussions.
Kanmani is contemplating the following contingency arrangements for the classes that may not be conducted due to faculty leave.
Which of the following contingency arrangements at the lowest possible cost without compromising on the deliverables?
Kanmani is contemplating the following contingency arrangements for the classes that may not be conducted due to faculty leave.
Which of the following contingency arrangements at the lowest possible cost without compromising on the deliverables?
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When considering contingency plans, focus on long-term solutions that ensure continuity and quality without overburdening the team or incurring excessive costs.
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- She should ask instructors, who want to take leave, to squeeze in the content of the missed classes in the remaining classes.
- She should ask instructors, who want to take leave, to conduct make up classes for the missed classes over the weekend.
- She should hire one extra instructor in each course and use them whenever any instructor needs leave.
- She should hire instructors, who want to take leave, to find replacements from outside the tutorial, if at all they want to take leave.
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Solution and Explanation
Step 1: Analyze the problem.
The main issue here is how to handle faculty leave without compromising on the deliverables. The solutions should ensure that classes are not missed while also maintaining a cost-effective approach.
Step 2: Evaluate each option.
- (A) Squeezing content into remaining classes could lead to overburdening instructors and students, which might affect the quality of teaching and understanding.
- (B) Weekend makeup classes are a potential solution, but they may increase costs and inconvenience instructors and students.
- (C) Hiring an extra instructor in each course provides a straightforward solution that ensures continuity without overburdening the rest of the staff. It also ensures that the classes are properly managed without the need for rescheduling or squeezing content.
- (D) Finding replacements outside the tutorial could incur additional costs and might not be as reliable or effective as using an extra instructor.
Step 3: Conclusion.
Therefore, the best solution is (C), as it provides a reliable and cost-effective way to handle faculty leave while ensuring that the quality of the classes is not compromised.
The main issue here is how to handle faculty leave without compromising on the deliverables. The solutions should ensure that classes are not missed while also maintaining a cost-effective approach.
Step 2: Evaluate each option.
- (A) Squeezing content into remaining classes could lead to overburdening instructors and students, which might affect the quality of teaching and understanding.
- (B) Weekend makeup classes are a potential solution, but they may increase costs and inconvenience instructors and students.
- (C) Hiring an extra instructor in each course provides a straightforward solution that ensures continuity without overburdening the rest of the staff. It also ensures that the classes are properly managed without the need for rescheduling or squeezing content.
- (D) Finding replacements outside the tutorial could incur additional costs and might not be as reliable or effective as using an extra instructor.
Step 3: Conclusion.
Therefore, the best solution is (C), as it provides a reliable and cost-effective way to handle faculty leave while ensuring that the quality of the classes is not compromised.
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Question: 3
Kanmani meets Selvam and requests his permission to recruit three extra instructors, who would be on the regular payroll. They will only chip in whenever the regular instructors go on leave. Selvam, having been running the tutorial for quite some time, believes this would not be the right way to solve the problem of managing classes when instructors go on leave. He shares the following data with Kanmani to help her understand that this problem cannot be solved by recruiting more people:
a) The number of days that instructors go on leave of absence is usually two days a month on average.
b) Each instructor has a unique style of teaching that cannot be replicated by part-timers.
c) Classes are held for 5 days a week, allowing enough rest for the instructors.
d) Selvam tried with part-time instructors as backups previously but they were often unavailable when needed.
e) The extra instructors must be paid a monthly salary, even when they might not be teaching the entire month.
Which of the following combinations of data will BEST convince Kanmani not to recruit extra instructors on the regular payroll?
Kanmani meets Selvam and requests his permission to recruit three extra instructors, who would be on the regular payroll. They will only chip in whenever the regular instructors go on leave. Selvam, having been running the tutorial for quite some time, believes this would not be the right way to solve the problem of managing classes when instructors go on leave. He shares the following data with Kanmani to help her understand that this problem cannot be solved by recruiting more people:
a) The number of days that instructors go on leave of absence is usually two days a month on average.
b) Each instructor has a unique style of teaching that cannot be replicated by part-timers.
c) Classes are held for 5 days a week, allowing enough rest for the instructors.
d) Selvam tried with part-time instructors as backups previously but they were often unavailable when needed.
e) The extra instructors must be paid a monthly salary, even when they might not be teaching the entire month.
Which of the following combinations of data will BEST convince Kanmani not to recruit extra instructors on the regular payroll?
a) The number of days that instructors go on leave of absence is usually two days a month on average.
b) Each instructor has a unique style of teaching that cannot be replicated by part-timers.
c) Classes are held for 5 days a week, allowing enough rest for the instructors.
d) Selvam tried with part-time instructors as backups previously but they were often unavailable when needed.
e) The extra instructors must be paid a monthly salary, even when they might not be teaching the entire month.
Which of the following combinations of data will BEST convince Kanmani not to recruit extra instructors on the regular payroll?
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When considering hiring decisions, weigh both the operational needs and the financial implications. Hiring more staff should be done only when necessary, and alternatives like part-time or backup instructors should be explored first.
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- a, b, e
- b, d, e
- a, c, e
- c, d, e
- a, b, c
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Solution and Explanation
Step 1: Analyze the data.
The key factors to consider here are the average number of leave days (a), the structure of the teaching hours (c), and the financial implications (e) of hiring extra instructors.
Step 2: Evaluate each combination.
- (A) While point (a) and (b) are valid reasons, the fact that instructors have unique teaching styles does not directly argue against hiring extra instructors, especially if they only serve as backups.
- (B) Point (d) about part-time instructors being unavailable is relevant, but point (e) about paying extra instructors even when they might not be needed adds weight to the argument against hiring additional staff.
- (C) Points (a), (c), and (e) present a strong case: instructors only take two days of leave a month (point a), classes are conducted 5 days a week (point c), and extra instructors would still need to be paid even when they are not teaching (point e). This combination highlights the inefficiencies of recruiting extra instructors.
- (D) Point (c) is valid, but point (e) about paying extra instructors even when not teaching makes point (b) about part-time instructors being unavailable seem secondary.
- (E) Points (a), (b), and (c) focus on the logistics of teaching and leave but don’t address the cost concerns as strongly as option (C) does.
Step 3: Conclusion.
The best combination is (C), which clearly outlines the logistical and financial reasons for not hiring extra instructors on a regular payroll.
The key factors to consider here are the average number of leave days (a), the structure of the teaching hours (c), and the financial implications (e) of hiring extra instructors.
Step 2: Evaluate each combination.
- (A) While point (a) and (b) are valid reasons, the fact that instructors have unique teaching styles does not directly argue against hiring extra instructors, especially if they only serve as backups.
- (B) Point (d) about part-time instructors being unavailable is relevant, but point (e) about paying extra instructors even when they might not be needed adds weight to the argument against hiring additional staff.
- (C) Points (a), (c), and (e) present a strong case: instructors only take two days of leave a month (point a), classes are conducted 5 days a week (point c), and extra instructors would still need to be paid even when they are not teaching (point e). This combination highlights the inefficiencies of recruiting extra instructors.
- (D) Point (c) is valid, but point (e) about paying extra instructors even when not teaching makes point (b) about part-time instructors being unavailable seem secondary.
- (E) Points (a), (b), and (c) focus on the logistics of teaching and leave but don’t address the cost concerns as strongly as option (C) does.
Step 3: Conclusion.
The best combination is (C), which clearly outlines the logistical and financial reasons for not hiring extra instructors on a regular payroll.
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