XAT 2019

The Assistant Director states that spending the budget is unnecessary because their regular programs are already widely known. However, the Director feels that only by utilizing the entire budget can a similar amount be demanded the next year. In this case, it would be best to come up with some data/analysis to determine the next course of action. Hiring an external agency to study the gaps and needs is a valid course of action. Option A, C and E are contrary to the Director’s opinion. Option B may not be effective at all. It also makes little sense. 

Hence the answer is option D.

The Public Relations Department has spent only 4 crores of its allocated 16 crores on publicity. There can be very little justification for any increase in advertising budget. However, if the organization has a new major scheme for immediate implementation, it would require substantial publicity. This can be the only reason for an increase in the advertising budget. The other alternatives do not provide a valid reason for the increase.

Hence, the correct answer is option C

The stakeholders - the management and the doctors - are at loggerheads. The best option would be to start with a needs analysis. Step 1 would be the most appropriate option for the first step. After that, building a consensus among doctors and paramedics on a possible way forward and preparing an action plan along with financial implications would be suitable steps. Thus 1, 2, 3 is the right sequence. Steps 4 and 5 do not address the problem at hand.

Hence, the correct answer is option E.

The hospital management has to amicably resolve the situation so that all the stakeholders -management, doctors, paramedics and patients - are happy. The hospital management also wants to improve the patient satisfaction and the success rate. The doctors feel the management should spend more on recruiting more paramedics who could spend time with patients. The passage states that ‘For the management, this (recruiting more paramedics) would mean loss of patients’. Thus an increase in paramedics is ruled out. In such a scenario, it would be suitable if the management manages with existing doctors/paramedics by increasing their incomes, and augmenting the ambiance of the hospital.

Hence, the correct answer is option A.

The most interactive and effective way to increase the learning among paramedics and doctors would be the one in which they meet everyday and discuss their insights. Thus option E is the best choice. Option A does not help in mutual learning. Option B and D are not as interactive as E. Option C is not practical as giving lectures to others before they start their work is not a great way of learning or exchanging notes at all in an hospital type work environment.

Racket is the most popular game of the country. 70% of the total revenue associated with the game originates from the country. Since the International Racket Association (IRA) has agreed to implement Drug Testing Code (DTC), the Racket Club has no choice but to implement the same. However, some players have reservations against this. The best thing for Thakur Raja would be to implement drug testing while also considering the demands of the senior players. Thus option B is the correct choice of action. Option C, D and E reek of personal vendetta. They are not appropriate for a person who is the Sports Minister. Moreover, they do not solve the problem at hand. Option A does not take into account the problems of the senior players.

Being the Sports Minister, it is important for Thakur Raja to act in anon-partisan manner. Based on this, we can eliminate option A, D and E. Between option B and C, the latter offers a better reason for Raja to decide in favor of the IRA. If the next World cup is scheduled to be held in a country which has made DTC mandatory, the team that does not undergo such tests may be barred from playing. Hence, option C presents the best argument for Raja to decide in favor of the IRA.

Hence, the correct answer is option C.

Each athlete/sportsperson needs to submit their schedule for the next three months specifying an hour each day when they can be randomly tested for drugs. The top three popular players realize security is the only reason for them to get a favorable decision from Raja. Hence, they should be raising points that will focus on guidelines that DTC has submitted to ensure the confidentiality of the players’ schedule and the possible implications if such guidelines are breached. Options A, B, C and D are appropriate to be discussed as they focus on the given aspects. Option E does not fall under the pointers that DTC has submitted to ensure the confidentiality of the players’ schedule. It is out of context to the given situation.

Hence, the correct answer is option E.

If the government-instituted school ranking places 25% weight to policies similar to the school's policies, then the school has no choice but to implement the same. Thus option E is most likely to get the affluent parents to accept the school’s policy.

Hence, the correct answer is option E.

Mrs. Bhalla is facing the problems of overcrowded classrooms and classroom management. Moreover, she wants the students to develop more sensitive and self motivated learners. In such a scenario, encouraging students for selflearning or making them compete will not make any difference to the problem at hand. Steps 3 and 5 are thus eliminated. This eliminated options A, B, C and D. We are left with option E. Steps 1, 2 and 4 are appropriate steps for Mrs. Bhalla to carry out.

Hence, the correct answer is option E.