Question

The question below is given a statement followed by two courses of action. The course of action is a step for administrative decisions to be taken for improvement, follow-up, or further action in regard to the problem, policy, etc. On the basis of the information given in the statement, you have to assume everything in the statement to be true, then decide which of the given suggested courses of action is/are logically worth pursuing.

Statement The committee has criticised the institute for its failure to implement a dozen regular programs despite an increase in the staff strength and not drawing up a firm action plan for studies and researches.

Courses of Action

I. The broad objectives of the institute should be redefined to implement a practical action plan.
II. The institute should give a report on reasons for not having implemented the planned programs.

Options

• If only I follows

• If only II follows

• If neither I nor II follows

• If both I and II follow

Answer 1

If both I and II follow

Explanation:

The efficiency of the institute can be boosted up by redefining the institute's objectives laid down for this purpose and by way of finding the reasons for the failure. Hence, both the actions are the right courses.