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Read the following scenario and answer the THREE questions that follow.
Raman had been working tirelessly as a Project Manager in the IT department of Flying Groceries, a renowned app-based supply chain company, for the past three years. Having graduated from a top-tier engineering college, he dived straight into the corporate world, managing projects with great zeal that inspired his seniors.
At the end of his first year with Flying Groceries, impressed with his hard work, Raman’s boss, Suraj, the founder-CEO of Flying Groceries, fast-tracked his promotion and made him Delivery Manager responsible for multiple projects of a vertical. Suraj also promised Raman the position of Chief Operation Officer in the fifth year of his tenure.
In search of a greater career trajectory, Raman pursued entrance exams for business schools. His efforts bore fruits as he secured a place in the country’s best business school, known for a strong alumni base, stellar placement records and demanding academic requirements.
Raman was delighted; he had three months to join the business school. Flying Groceries demanded that any employee who wished to leave the organization should give at least a month’s notice. Raman decided to continue working and enriching his work experience, which will be beneficial when applying to companies after graduating from the business school. Therefore, he decided not to share the news of the offer with anyone else for the time being.
Flying Groceries was planning to implement a much-needed update to enhance the functionality and user experience of their app. According to Suraj, the update was expected to take at least six months to complete. Suraj wanted Raman to lead this project because his leadership was critical for the project’s success. However, Raman knew that he would be there only for three months; he was not sure whether he should accept the project.
Which of the following information, if true, will BEST assist Raman in accepting the role of leading the project?
Let's look at each option individually.
Option A: This wouldn't help Raman decide to take on the project. Just because he's completed some projects ahead of schedule in the past doesn't guarantee he can finish this one within the three-month timeframe.
Option B: While Raman could request Flying Groceries and Suraj to allocate more resources to the project, there's no mention that a lack of resources is the reason for the six-month completion timeframe. Other factors may contribute to the project's duration, even with additional resources and manpower.
Option C: Even if Suraj opposes the project upon learning Raman would leave the team, that isn't a reason for Raman to undertake the project knowing he won't see it through to completion. Not starting the project might be better for Flying Groceries than initiating it and then losing the project lead halfway through.
Option D: Among the given options, this would be the best choice. Although Raman's subordinates' past record of completing projects doesn't guarantee success with this project, it demonstrates their competence. Even if Raman leaves halfway through, capable team members could assume his role and finish the project.
Option E: This wouldn't be a valid reason. It would strain Raman with demanding academic requirements from the Business school he's attending, and it wouldn't align with a company's work ethic. Flying Groceries might not want to rely on a former employee who might not fully commit to project completion.
Therefore, of all the given options, Option D would best assist Raman in deciding to take on the role of project leader.
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