What and Why of AWT/WAT?
Let us understand the terminology which is biggest “Hurdle” in all Admission and Job Interview selection Process in India specially for Admission into all Top – 20 MBA/ PGDM/ EMBA/ PGDBA/ OTHERS colleges /institutes/universities in India and Abroad.
AWA – Analytical Writing Assessment (300 – 600 words). This is for GMAT exams for studying into Abroad. The students are asked to write an “Essay” on GSPELT (G – General or Current Affairs, S – Social, P – Political, E – Economical/ Environmental/ Ecological/ Ethical, L – Legal, T – Technological) topics or issues whereby they are given 10 minutes to 30 minutes for writing depending upon the institutions concerned and current requirement. The topic may or may not be very critical or diverse but needs analysis and interpretation of the topic in a lucid manner or in a structured manner so that they will be able to check your critical thinking skills, opinion and thought flow plus personal ideas? PRACTICE!! PRACTICE!! PRACTICE!! PRACTICE!! PRACTICE!!
WAT – Writing Ability Test or Written Ability Test (300 – 600 words). All Top – 20 MBA/PGDM institutions (most of the IIMs and other prestigious B-Schools) have removed the Group Discussion and added WAT as their admission selection procedure. In India, WAT has been divided into “Three” categories” which is worth mentioning (Time Duration: 10 minutes to 30 minutes depending upon institutions):
Category – 1: Current Affairs from Last year and Current year.
Category – 2: Essay Writing from GSPELT topic or issues mentioned above.
Category – 3: Case Study (based on Decision Making and Problem Solving)
Big Note: Write only positive, constructive, and meaningful sentences. Do not write negative or anti-social responses. PRACTICE!! PRACTICE!! PRACTICE!! PRACTICE!! PRACTICE!!
Why WAT replaced GD?
In India, 95% of the students are not able to speak “English” fluently in general thereby that GD demands high efficiency in “English” for putting your flow of thoughts in groups. Due to this reason, GD was not considered as a “Fair” play and subsequently replaced with WAT but it took a very long time. Still, GD is the main ‘Hurdle’ in some other institutions (GD is not outdated or obsolete).
WAT – Word Association Test (only one meaningful sentence). This is for an SSB Interview after passing NDA/CDS exams. This is one of the parts of the “psychological” test in an SSB Interview to evaluate a candidate’s patterns of thought, personality, temperament, achievements, failures and emotional responses based on the principle of his/her subconscious mind. Lists of 60 words in WAT are shown one by one on a screen to the candidates in SSB. These will be those types of words which are used in our day to day life. A total of 15 seconds will be given to the candidates to read a single word and write their response in the form of a complete sentence on their answer sheet. After 15 seconds, a new word will appear with a beep on the screen and the candidate has to repeat the same procedure. Write only positive, constructive, and meaningful sentences. Be natural and write whatever ideas come to your mind the first time you see the word. Do not write negative or anti-social responses. PRACTICE!! PRACTICE!! PRACTICE!! PRACTICE!! PRACTICE!!
Type – A: GSPELT (G – General or Current Affairs, S – Social, P – Political, E – Economical/Environmental/Ecological/Ethical, L – Legal, T – Technological)
Topic 1 – Jan Dhan Yojna
Jan Dhan Yojna, a dream comes true for all those needy & poor who had no access to any bank accounts in this country. This concept introduced by our Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi on his first Independence Day speech on 15th August, 2014 and this concept came into existence on 28th August, 2014 which is popularly known as ‘Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojna – PMJDY’ (Prime Minister’s People Money Scheme). As a surprise and shock which converted into record as per data provided by Department of Financial Services, Ministry of Finance that on the inauguration day alone 1.5 crore (15 million) bank accounts were opened at 77, 000 locations under this scheme. Another record also got registered when by the end of 28th January, 2015, almost 12.58 crore accounts were opened and almost Rs.10590 crore (US$1.7 billion) were deposited under this scheme by the account holders. The scheme has been started with a target to provide 'universal access to banking facilities' starting with "Basic Banking Accounts" Under this scheme:
1. Account holders will be provided zero-balance bank account with RuPay debit card, in addition to accidental insurance cover of Rs 1 lakh.
2. Those that open accounts by January 26, 2015 over and above the Rs. 1 lakh accidental cover; they will be given life insurance cover of Rs. 30,000.
3. After Six months of opening of the bank account, holders can avail Rs. 5,000 overdraft from the bank.
4. With the introduction of new technology introduced by National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), a person can transfer funds, check balance through a normal phone etc.
5. Mobile banking for the poor would be available through National Unified USSD Platform (NUUP) for which all banks and mobile companies have come together.
To conclude, our Honourable PM said that PMJDY is based on simple development philosophy of “Sab Ka Sath Sab Ka Vikas” with a motive to achieve this ambitious target by 14th August, 2018.
Topic 2 – Open Book Examination
The very simple meaning of an ‘open book examination’ is to allow students to bring text books, notes books or other approved study material while answering questions. There may be two types of open book examination – one may be RESTRICTED whereby students will be allowed to bring only approved materials with due permission from the concerned authorities. Other may be UNRESTRICTED whereby students may bring any kind of text books, note books, hand outs or other study material whatever they like. On the basis of this the following advantages and disadvantages are worth mentioning:
Advantages
1. An open book examination will release full of tension and depression for students because they will have their own favorite books or notes or hand outs for references.
2. This system will stop ‘Rote’ learning which is already in practice for 100 years.
3. This system will enhance ‘Thinking’ skills and it will promote Creativity.
4. As questions will be fully indirect, it means students will go out of box to answer questions.
5. This system will promote right ‘Mental’ set for both teaching & learning.
6. This system will also promote ‘Empowerment’ for teachers.
7. This system will stop ‘Tuition’.
8. This system will throw out all ‘Garbage’ teachers out of the schools.
9. This system will promote ‘Team’ work among students.
10. This system will bring more respect for teachers because students will have to depend more on teachers for fruitful discussion and interaction.
11. This system will enhance the value of ‘Library’ which is being used as of now only by 20% students.
12. This system will stop complete ‘Cheating’ in the examination hall.
13. This system will stop ‘Selfishness’ among students because more they will discuss more they will learn.
14. This system will throw out all form & types of guide, note books, readymade material out of the market.
15. Cost effective for the Government of India (CBSE or ICSE or UGC or AICTE)
Disadvantages
1. To answer indirect questions i.e. fully conceptual questions may require ‘focused’ study.
2. Students will have to put extra hours to comprehend the subject matter.
3. 80% teachers will be ‘Jobless’ because in India mostly teachers join the teaching profession by ‘Chance’ not by ‘Choice’.
4. All ‘Literate’ parents will have to put extra effort for their son & daughter.
5. This system will increase ‘Extra’ efforts for students, teachers and parents etc.
Conclusion
An open book examination will be ‘True’ examinations for all Indian students if they really want to see complete growth, improvement and development in one’s life.
Topic – 3: Mumbai Nightlife
We all know very well that Mumbai is the ‘finance’ capital of India and if money is more naturally LIFE will be more and if life is more then to enjoy life should be mandatory but how? In India, Mumbai used to enjoy nightlife for several years but unfortunately Government of India stopped it due to serial BOMB attack in 1992. But once again it is coming back when Mr. Aditya Thackeray (Yuva Sena President from Shiv Sena) had a discussion with BMC top officials and subsequently it got clearance by BMC but stopped by the then ruling government Congress – NCP; as of now BJP-Shiv Sena government is ruling so chances of getting it OK very soon. But, the following are worth mentioning:
Advantages
1. Nightlife will bring more relaxation after hectic work schedule.
2. Nightlife will fetch more local revenues for the Government of India.
3. Nightlife will attract more international revenues for the Government of India.
4. Being the finance capital, all rich & famous will get plenty of time for discussion, relaxation and peace of mind.
5. All employees from BPO’s & KPO’s will get healthy food till late night.
6. All late night workers will enjoy food and remove stress of the whole day.
7. All common people will have ample time to go for shopping, eating, wedding etc. due to nightlife.
8. Nightlife will reduce ‘crime’ against’ women because the whole street will be busy.
9. Nightlife will promote more ‘Job’ either temporary or permanent.
Disadvantages
1. Nightlife may increase ‘Crime’ because almost all deadly crime happens in the night, it means a big challenge for Law & Order.
2. Nightlife may increase ‘Alcoholism’ & ‘Rave Parties’ etc.
3. Nightlife may increase ‘Terrorism’.
4. Nightlife may destroy our Indian Culture to the great extent if not properly managed.
Conclusion
Nightlife should be given OK signal only if ‘Intention’ of the ‘Government & People’ is in the same spirit otherwise a big threat to Law & Order.
Topic – 4: Delhi Nightlife
Delhi can have also the nightlife like Mumbai but Delhi Police is opposing this because they know very well that nightlife means all BARS & PUBS will remain open 24*7 which will be a big headache for police personnel to control Law & Order. The debate is going on between ‘Business’ people and ‘Authorities’ of Delhi if Mumbai can have again nightlife, then why Delhi can’t have? Let us understand the pros & cons of Delhi with the following points:
Advantages
1. Nightlife will bring more relaxation after hectic work schedule.
2. Nightlife will fetch more local revenues for the Government of India.
3. Nightlife will attract more international revenues for the Government of India.
4. Being the Capital of India, all rich & famous will get plenty of time for discussion, relaxation and peace of mind.
5. All employees from BPO’s & KPO’s will get healthy food till late night.
6. All late night workers will enjoy food and remove stress of the whole day.
7. All common people will have ample time to go for shopping, eating, wedding etc. due to nightlife.
8. Nightlife will reduce ‘crime’ against’ women because the whole street will be busy.
9. Nightlife will promote more ‘Job’ either temporary or permanent.
Disadvantage
1.As Delhi shares the border with other states it will be next to impossible to control Law & Order (as of now it is totally worse without nightlife).
2. Though this is Capital of India but 80% people does not have ‘extra’ money with them due to this whatever they will earn they will spend it out which will leads to more ‘Poverty’.
3. Nightlife may increase ‘Crime’ because almost all deadly crime happens in the night; it means a big challenge for Law & Order.
4. Nightlife may increase ‘Alcoholism’ & ‘Rave Parties’ etc.
5. Nightlife may increase ‘Terrorism’.
6. Nightlife may destroy our Indian Culture to the great extent if not properly managed.
Conclusion
In Delhi, if you want nightlife i.e. 24*7 then you must have safety and security also 24*7 because Delhi is the Capital of India with ‘Mix’ national & international culture.
Topic – 5: Brain Drain vs. Brain Gain
The simple meaning of Brain Drain is – any talented person in India if going outside India for job purpose we call it Brain Drain because now their ‘Brain’ will be used by other countries and they will get all benefit out of this. This debate is going on for almost 50 years but no conclusion has been drawn whether it is Brain Drain or Brain Gain, Let us understand this with the help of the following points:
Brain Drain: why?
The situation of Brain Drain happens in any country when that concerned country is not able to take care of their ‘Talented’ people with due consideration (value & respect) with respect to Facilities, Salary, Job Advancement, Job Recognition, Job Appreciation and other factors which is simply beyond one’s understanding. In India, there are almost 80% cases of ‘Brain Drain’ due to very poor vision of Government of India who are not capable enough to recognize our talent and honor it; rather they start recognizing talent once Indians are getting due recognition & appreciation by foreigners. The best example – Mr. Rabindra Nath Tagore: got Noble Prize after appreciation by the British people for his work “Gitanjali” – since then our Government of India started honoring & re-honoring again and again. The other example – Mr. Amartya Sen: got Noble Prize for his work in Welfare Economics – only then appreciation by Government of India. One more example – Mother Teresa: got Noble Prize for ‘Peace’ and then ‘Bharat Ratna’ by Government of India and so on.
Brain Gain
We will take this in a positive spirit that due to this ‘Brain Drain’ exactly which is ‘Brain Gain’ because almost all Noble Prize winner from India has inspired and motivated us to do something for our country without any expectations and due to this only at least we are able to see growth, improvement and development in invention, innovation and discovery though it is less than 1% of the world contribution but we have taken the initiative.
To conclude, our Government of India must have a CAT eyes to find out best talented person and should give them due recognition and appreciation only then we can have more ‘Brain Gain.’
Type – B: What and Why of Essay Writing?
Topic 1: Attitude
It is already accepted that ‘Attitude’ is the only one which brings success 100% other than skills, knowledge and hard work etc. The following is worth mentioning (put these alphabets in numbers):
SKILLS = 19+11+9+12+12+19 = 82
KNOWLEDGE = 11+14+15+23+12+5+4+7+5 = 96
HARD WORK = 8+1+18+4+23+15+18+11 = 98
ATTITUDE = 1+20+20+9+20+21+4+5 = 100
The term ‘Attitude’ is just like an ‘Iceberg’ which is only 10% visible and 90% not visible due to which we fail to understand people’s behavior which is only 10% visible and we make opinion on that assuming someone is good or bad at attitude. In other words, attitude need supports of several factors like values, standards, beliefs, judgments, motives and ethics etc. There are several form and types of attitudes but in general we consider and we should focus on only ‘Positive Attitude’ which determines ‘Success’ for us. This can be better understood with the help of following example (it’s me):
1. I start my morning if anybody ask me – how are you? I always reply with smile – I am always ‘Excellent’, no matter what will happen on that day or after that.
2. At every moment I have smiling face.
3. When ‘Kacherawala’ comes to my home, I say my daughter – Beta, please handover all ‘Kachra’ (Dustbin) to ‘Safai Karamchari’.
4. Mr. Gandhi said – Bura Mat Dekho, Bura Mat Suno, Bura Mat Kaho. I say Achha Dekho, Achha Suno and Achha Kaho.
5. I believe in – as you sow, so shall you reap.
6. I believe in Love begets love.
7. Always happy on others success.
8. I greet & compliment even complete stranger to me someone.
9. I am a ‘Guru’ who believes in act of ‘Giving’ only.
10. I am always happy even having little things with me.
11. On daily basis I inspire and motivate not only my surroundings even at Face book, Twitter and LinkedIn by sharing motivational ‘Quotes’.
12. I always keep myself away from ‘Negative’ people surroundings.
13. I believe in ‘Martial Art’ whereby if someone attacks on me with abusing words; I go backward one step and come back with ‘Positive’ word.
14. I really enjoy the ‘Unexpected’.
To conclude,
You CAN DO everything, but not all at once.
You CAN DO everything, if it’s important enough for you to do.
You CAN DO everything, but you may not be the best at everything.
You CAN DO everything, but there will be limitations.
You CAN DO everything, but you’ll need help.
Topic 2: Perception
Perception is the organization, identification, and interpretation of sensory information in order to represent and understand the environment. All perception involves signals in the nervous system, which in turn result from physical or chemical stimulation of the sense organs. For example, vision involves light striking the retina of the eye, smell is mediated by odor molecules and hearing involves pressure waves. Perception is not the passive receipt of these signals, but is shaped by learning, memory, expectation and attention.
Perception can be better understood with the help of the live examples:
1. A glass with 50% water – it means it is half filled (positive perception); 90% will say it is half empty (negative perception).
2. When Boss is closing his eyes it means he is ‘thinking’ something but if employees is closing their eyes it means they are ‘sleeping’.
3. There are two rules – Rule 1: Boss is always right. Rule 2 - If Boss is wrong then see Rule 1 again – it says Boss is always right in all cases.
4. Big Doctor means – Good Medicine.
5. Big Restaurant means – Good Food.
6. Rich & Famous – Good People.
9. People with car – Rich people.
10. Mr. Modi perceived as a ‘Bad’ man by almost all ‘Muslims’ brothers & sisters but after becoming PM, it got changed.
11. Mr. Kejriwal perceived as a ‘Bhagoda’ (running away) but won Delhi election charismatically.
12. America considered as an ‘Enemy’ for India but Mr. Obama recent visit changed the complete scenario.
13. On daily basis how we perceive our ‘Weather’.
13. On daily basis how we perceive our ‘employees’.
14. On daily basis how we perceive our ‘late’ comers employees.
15. On daily basis how we perceive our son & daughter.
16. On daily basis how we perceive our relatives.
17. On daily basis how we perceive our neighbors.
18. Childhood cruelty changed to humanity.
19. Perceiving weather forecast we climbed mountain.
20. Perceiving Media people.
21. Perceiving people from Bihar (all mistakes by them always).
22. How Policeman perceives thieves.
23. How English people used to perceive our freedom fighters.
24. How our Government of India perceives ‘Naxals’ (internal terrorist).
25. How teachers perceives students and vice-versa.
To conclude, perception can be positive, negative and even neutral also but ‘Positive’ perception only can change your life and can bring a big U turn which you never expected.
Topic – 3: Old Delhi vs. New Delhi
Old Delhi and New Delhi are just two faces of the same coin. They perfectly showcase the incredible blend of tradition and modernity of the city. Though the people, lifestyle, festivals, traditions and culture of Old Delhi differ from that of New Delhi’s, their essence remains the same.
Delhi is believed to have been inhabited since the 6th Century BC and due to its political and commercial significance, it has served as a capital for numerous dynasties. Being built and rebuilt, time and again, it has stood the test of time and today we have the existing picture of Delhi.
Old Delhi
Old Delhi was founded by the Mughal Emperor Shahjahan in 1639 and was known as Shahjahanabad. The area was considered to be one of the most posh areas of those times and was filled with beautiful houses and grand mansions. The main Shahjahanabad Street was designed and built by Jahanara Begum Sahib, Shahjahan’s favourite daughter. A canal ran through the road which reflected the moonlight with all its glory, and is today known as Chandni Chowk. Though the area has become congested and chaotic, it still retains its true traditions, culture and customs from the ancient times. In this fast-paced life, when one does not get time to even talk to their own family members, people in Old Delhi treat their neighbours with affection and respect, making them a part of their extended families.
The culture of joint families which is fast diminishing in the scenario of nuclear ones, it is heartening to see that most of the families in Old Delhi are still living in joint families where kids inherit good manners and receive a pleasant upbringing. The intermingling between people ensures that every festival is celebrated with great vigour and gaiety; however clinching to their old traditions, conservatism still prevails in the society of Old Delhi. Instances like girls not being sent to school or girls not going out in jeans or skirts are common, but educated families are gradually moving on progressively.
New Delhi
New Delhi, on the other hand, epitomizes modernity and progress. It was designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens under the British. With the help of the excellent metro rail and road network, New Delhi is just a stone’s throw away from Old Delhi. Wide roads, sky-rocketing buildings, stunning infrastructures and great flyovers are some of the definite points which differentiate New Delhi from Old Delhi’s narrow, unhygienic and congested by-lanes. The huge variations between the lifestyles are also ever-present. Centrally air-conditioned shopping centres, pubs and restaurants are frequented by people in New Delhi. But then, a person in a massive crowd is ultimately still alone amongst strangers; whereas in Old Delhi, the scenario is entirely the opposite. Also as people are always rushing from one place to another, as if in some sort of a race, all the festivals are generally celebrated by just throwing a party in an A-class restro-bar. Despite the economic and social growth in New Delhi, the ‘human growth’ remains stagnant.
Though there are many points differentiating Old Delhi from New Delhi, some, as mentioned above, its soul and spirit remain the same. Regardless of whether one stays in Old Delhi or New Delhi, the phrase “Dilli Dilwaalon ki” (Delhi for the large-hearted) indeed holds true for every Delhiite!!
Topic – 4: Self – Praise
Self – Praise is the best ‘Praise’ if you are truly honest otherwise it leads to ‘Danger’ because due to this people get ‘Overconfidence’ which is the main reason for all ‘Failure’. What I mean to say ‘Self-Praise’ should not be false because you know yourself the best. We know how everyone is praising himself or herself, say for example, Mr. Modi, Mr. Rahul Gandhi and Mr. Kejriwal etc. If I am not wrong every political party is giving ‘False’ praising about their candidate and party. How much they boost about themselves is very clear in recent BIDHAN SABHA election in Delhi whereby AAP defeated BJP and Congress miserably. Self – Praise is the best because your job is ‘Thankless’ job; nobody is going to tell the ‘thanks’. So, better praise yourself by saying ‘I am the best’ (never say – only I am the best because ‘only’ means Overconfidence).
We have seen how much media – print media and electronic media is boosting about them so that they can be noticed by the masses. Almost all ‘Advertisement’ on print media (newspaper) and electronic media (TV) showing ‘False’ praise about their ‘Product’ which has no sense and relevance; just they want to sell it out by hook or crook. We have seen how much our film actors are boosting about themselves. Almost in all big organizations, self-praise has been introduced for ‘Appraisal’ whereby employees are supposed to appraise themselves on what ground they should get increment and promotion? The worst example of self-praise by Congress party; they lost Lok Sabha election in 2014 and the same way BJP lost to AAP in Bidhan Sabha election in Delhi in 2015. If we remember, how Mr. Amitabh Bachchan fell from Top to Bottom in 1990; Mr. Nitish Kumar (ex-CM of Bihar) in politics; Mr. Lalu Prasad Yadav, Mr. Chandra Babu Naidu (ex-CM of AP till 2014 and now present CM of AP after separation from Telengana); it all happened due to FALSE self-praise; this is simply two-edged sword. Self – Praise is the best if you know how to mix your strengths & weaknesses so that you can have true ‘Assessment’ of yourself.
Topic – 5: The Mughal Empire
The Mughal Empire was founded by Babur, a Central Asian ruler who was descended from the Turko-Mongol conqueror Timur on his father’s side and from Chagatai, the second son of the Mongol ruler Genghis Khan, on his mother’s side. Ousted from his ancestral domains in Central Asia, Babur turned to India to satisfy his ambitions. He established himself in Kabul and then pushed steadily southward into India from Afghanistan through the Khyber Pass. Babur's forces occupied much of northern India after his victory at Panipat in 1526. The instability of the empire became evident under his son, Humayun, who was driven out of India and into Persia by rebels. Humayun's exile in Persia established diplomatic ties between the Safavid and Mughal Courts, and led to closer cultural contacts between India and Iran. The restoration of Mughal rule began after Humayun’s triumphant return from Persia in 1555, but he died from a fatal accident shortly afterwards. Humayun's son, Akbar, succeeded to the throne under a regent, Bairam Khan, who helped consolidate the Mughal Empire in India.
Through warfare, and diplomacy, Akbar was able to extend the empire in all directions, and controlled almost the entire Indian subcontinent north of the Godavari river. He created a new class of nobility loyal to him from the military aristocracy of India's social groups, implemented a modern government and supported cultural developments. At the same time Akbar intensified trade with European trading companies. India developed a strong and stable economy, leading to commercial expansion and economic development. Akbar allowed free expression of religion and attempted to resolve socio-political and cultural differences in his empire by establishing a new religion, Din-i-Ilahi, with strong characteristics of a ruler cult.
Akbar's son, Jahangir, ruled the empire at its peak, but he was addicted to opium, neglected the affairs of the state, and came under the influence of rival court cliques. During the reign of Jahangir's son, Shah Jahan, the culture and splendour of the luxurious Mughal court reached its zenith as exemplified by the Taj Mahal. The maintenance of the court, at this time, began to cost more than the revenue.
The Mughal emperors were members of the Timurid Dynasty who ruled the Mughal Empire in South Asia (mainly corresponding to the modern countries of Pakistan, Bangladesh and Northern India) from the early 16th century to the early 18th century. During the 18th century their power rapidly dwindled and, with the establishment of the British Raj, the last of the emperors was deposed in 1857. The empire's greatest extent in the late 17th and early 18th centuries, they controlled much of the Indian subcontinent, extending from Bengal in the east to Kabul & Sindh in the west, Kashmir in the north to the Kaveri basin in the south. Its population at that time has been estimated at between 110 and 150 million (a quarter of the world's population), over a territory of more than 3.2 million square kilometres (1.2 million square miles).
Many monuments were built by the Muslim emperors, especially Shahjahan, during the Mughal era including the UNESCO World Heritage Site Taj Mahal, which is known to be one of the finer examples of Mughal architecture. Other World Heritage Sites include Humayun's Tomb, Fatehpur Sikri, the Red Fort, the Agra Fort, and the Lahore Fort etc.
The last Mughal, Bahadur Shah Zafar, was deposed by the British East India Company and exiled in 1858. The British Queen Victoria then formally assumed the title as the Empress of India.
Type – C: What and Why of Case Study?
Topic 1: Decision Making & Problem Solving Case - 1
(Career vs. Marriage)
Assume today is 28 / 03 / 2008 and your marriage is fixed on 29 / 03 / 2008 by 10.30. A.M. But, unfortunately or fortunately in one case or other you got a call from TCS; Subject to beyond expectations offer of Rs.1, 00,000/P.M. (Manager – EDP) and at the same time you have to report to Mumbai by 2.30 P.M. on 29 / 03 /2008
i.e. on the day of marriage.
Now, how will you manage this situation keeping in mind?
Bridle’s point of view?
Your father point of view?
Your relatives point of you and above all?
Your Career?
Smart Answer
In India, actual marriage ceremony in any caste and system hardly for 1 hour. So, keeping in mind only the TIME CONSTRAINTS and as a good decision maker, firstly, I will go for marriage and once “SINDURDAN” is over, simply I will take my wife with me and catch the “Air India” and move to Mumbai. And after reporting we will celebrate our HONEYMOON.
Topic 2: Decision Making & Problem Solving Case - 2
(Merit vs. Experience)
Assuming you as a Managing Director of M/s ABC & CO. There is one post of Vice-President – Operation is lying vacant for last 3 months due to which you are losing your business. Simply, after quarterly appraisal you came to know that there are THREE people inside your organization is quite eligible for this but there is
only ONE post. The history of all the three eligible candidates is before you. As a matter of fact:
Candidate 1: MBA, G.M.-Finance, 35 years, Target Achievable, 7 years experience.
Candidate 2: M.COM, G.M. – Marketing, 40 years, Achievable, 12 years experience.
Candidate 3: B.COM, G.M. – HR, 45 years, Achievable, 20 years experience.
Now, very pertinent question is before the MD: Which method of “Appraisal” he will go by:
Self-appraisal,
360 degree appraisal,
Paired Comparison method, and
BARS – Check List
Or,
Whether he will go for Seniority vs. Merit?
Whether he will go for any OUTSIDE Candidate?
Whether he will TERMINATE the created position?
Whether he will reject all the THREE and wait for next appraisal?
Smart Answer
The best appraisal method is 360 degree i.e. by Senior, Junior, Colleagues, Customer and Outside Consultants. Even if you get 80%, you are winner. In this case Candidate 1 got selected on the basis of his Hard, Soft and Life Skills.
Topic – 3: Decision Making & Problem Solving Case 3
(MNC’s vs. Mirror)
A multinational firm moved into a new building in Mumbai. While working conditions were generally agreeable, employee’s complaint about the long waits for elevators, especially at the beginning and end of the work day. It became obvious that the builder had not installed enough elevators. Suggest the best solutions. Not Possible:
Speeding up the elevators
Changing Working Hours
Installing New Elevators
Smart Answer
Here the problem was not just a lack of elevators. But the “Impatience Employees”. Best Solution is: “Install Big Mirrors”.
Topic – 4: General Management Case - 1
(Three Married Couples)
Three married couples are on one bank of a river and want to get to the other side. The certain conditions are as follows:
They have with them a rowboat that will contain only 3 person’s maximum at any time.
Only men can row the boat. As brides are so beautiful and the husbands are so jealous, no bride can ever be in the presence of another man without her husband also present.
How would you get them across the river?
Smart Answer
Assume, Men = A, B and C
Women = X, Y and Z
First of all A & X (Husband & Wife) along with Y cross the river.
A will drop at the other side X & Y.
Then A will come back.
Secondly, C & Z (Husband & Wife) will go to other side. And C will drop his wife at other side and come back.
Thirdly, all the women are on the other side of the river. So, C will be back and all the three (C, A and B) will cross the river.
Topic – 5: Emotional Intelligence Case - 1
(Which way to die?)
In Siberia, the ice becomes thin at some place, and the unsuspecting skater falls through the ice into the sub-zero water.
Option 1: If the skater remains in the water for 60 seconds, he freezes to death.
Option 2: But if he gets out of the water and the air hits him, he freezes to death in 2 seconds.
Smart Answer
It is better to come out and die within 2 seconds rather than waiting for 60 seconds which will be more painful.
Type – D: What and Why of Comprehension Writing?
Create a “Comprehension” based on any short story with “5” Multiple Choice Questions with suitable answers.
Comprehension - 1: Based on “Short Story”
On the basis of my “learning” I must say that “Not” a single country of this world has a “Perfect Education System” because almost 80% of the population from each and every country is “ILLETERATE” (LITERATE means WELL EDUCATED not WELL TRAINED: who reads NEWSPAPAER or watch NEWS on daily basis, understand it, gain knowledge and information and able to share with others – only by writing name does not mean that they are LITERATE and due to this reason only almost all countries government think that their people are EDUCATED which in turn leads to rapid UNEMPLOYMENT – always talk in terms of % of population of that country). I would like to draw my kind attention of all senior leaders of Congress government who ruled this country for 60 years and claiming that LITERACY rate in India is almost 60% and above whereby for their utmost surprise I will draw their attention once again that if LITERACY is 60% and above then how is it possible that students (up to MBA level), staff (BA/BSC/BCOM), teachers (having B.ED & M.ED), faculty (with PHD), heads (with an MBA/PGDBM + PHD) , executives and managers (BA/BSC/BCOM with an MBA/PGDBM) working in Institutions and Organizations (almost 80%) does not know how to write correct spelling of words like – LIEUTENANT, COLONEL, CHAMPAGNE, CHAUFFEAUR, and RENDEZVOUS etc. and correct pronunciation of simple words like – CAREER, AMONG, BROCHURE, NICHEMANSHIP, MICHIGAN etc. Not even this, when I am telling my students to write a letter to Principal (up to MBA): they do not know which spelling is correct: PRINCIPAL or PRINCIPLE etc. The big question arises hereby: how they pass their 10th, 12th and Graduation etc. IS THIS THE PERFECT EDUCATION SYSTEM IN INDIA?
Q.1: As per the passage given above, which is the correct statement?
(A) Illiterate people means that are well educated and well trained.
(B) Literate people means that are well trained and well educated.
(C) Illiterate people means that are well trained and well educated.
(D) Literate people means that are well educated but not well trained.
Q.2: As per the passage given above, Author says that?
(A) Education System is not perfect.
(B) Teachers are not well educated
(C) Students are not well trained.
(D) All of the above.
Q.3: As per the passage given above, Author says that?
(A) Literacy leads to Employment.
(B) Illiteracy leads to unemployment
(C) Both (A) & (B) are correct.
(D) None of (A) & (B)
Q.4: As per the passage given above, which statement is correct?
(A) Author says that only 20% populations from each country are literate.
(B) Author says that only 80% populations from each country are Illiterate.
(C) Both (A) & (B) are correct.
(D) None of (A) & (B)
Q.5: As per the passage given above, title of the passage should be?
(A) Perfect Governance
(B) Perfect Enforcement
(C) Perfect Education
(D) None of the above
Answers for Comprehension - 1
Q.1 – D
Q.2 – A
Q.3 – C
Q.4 – C
Q.5 – D (Perfect Education System)
Comprehension – 2: Based on “Short Story
As we know J&K is one of the famous and most disputes states of north India and bone of contention between India & Pakistan. J&K mostly located in Himalayan regions and shares border with the Himachal Pradesh and Punjab and at the same time international border with China. J&K has special status under Article 370 of the Constitution of India. The history says – Raja Hari Singh became the king of Kashmir in 1925 and ruled till 1947 but started facing problem when India and Pakistan became independent because J&K used to share border with both India and Pakistan. After independence, the locals and tribesman backed by Pakistan invaded J&K; in the beginning Raja Hari Singh fought well but finally he took the assistance to the Governor-General Louis Mountbatten on the conditions that he will have to merge with India. J&K has its own official flag and constitution. No Indians from other states can sell and buy land or property in J&K. J&K has three divisions: Jammu, the Kashmir Valley and Ladakh. Srinagar is the summer capital, and Jammu is the winter capital. Jammu and Kashmir is home to several valleys such as the Kashmir Valley, Tawi Valley, Chenab Valley, Poonch Valley, Sind Valley and Lidder Valley. The Jhelum River is the only major Himalayan River which flows through the Kashmir valley.
The Indus, Tawi, Ravi and Chenab are the major rivers flowing through the state. Jammu and Kashmir's economy is predominantly dependent on agriculture and allied activities. The Kashmir valley is known for its sericulture and cold-water fisheries. Wood from Kashmir is used to make high-quality cricket bats, popularly known as Kashmir Willow. Kashmiri saffron is very famous and brings the state a handsome amount of foreign exchange. Agricultural exports from Jammu and Kashmir include apples, barley, cherries, corn, millet, oranges, rice, peaches, pears, saffron, sorghum, vegetables, and wheat, while manufactured exports include handicrafts, rugs, and shawls.
Q.1: As per the passage given above, which is the correct statement?
(A) J&K has its own Official Flag.
(B) J&K has its own Constitution.
(C) Raja Jai Singh was the king of J&K.
(D) Only (A) & (B).
Q.2: As per the passage given above, Author says that?
(A) J&K economy is mostly related to agriculture.
(B) J&K known for its sericulture.
(C) J&K wood popularly known as Kashmir Willow.
(D) All of the above.
Q.3: As per the passage given above, Author says that?
(A) Raja Hari Singh ruled from 1935 to 1947.
(B) J&K ruled under Article 380.
(C) Ganga River is the only major river flows through J&K.
(D) None of the above.
Q.4: As per the passage given above, which statement is correct?
(A) Raja Hari Singh took the help of Mr. JL Nehru
(B) J&K share its border with India, Pakistan and Bangladesh.
(C).J&K share its International border with Nepal & Bhutan.
(D) None of the above.
Q.5: As per the passage given above, title of the passage should be?
(A) Perfect Governance
(B) Perfect Enforcement
(C) Perfect Education
(D) None of the above
Answers for Comprehension - 2
Q.1 – D Q.2 – D Q.3 – D
Q.4 – D Q.5 – D
Type – E: What and Why of Expansion?
Expansion means to “to expand”. This is just opposite of “Precis” writing which means “Cut Short”. Under expansion, you are supposed to “Increase” in size the given statement. With the help of expansion practice, you will be able to extend your reasoning power and power of expression. In an exam, they may ask you to create paragraph on some “Moral” stories or they may give you some “Proverb” and then explanation of this proverb or maxim in meaningful sentence in 100 – 300 words.
Topic - 1: Honesty is the best policy?
Sonu, a milkman, became very wealthy through unfair means. Sonu had to cross a river daily to reach the city where his customers used to live. Sonu used to mix river water wisely with the milk that he used to sell at a good profit. As his daughter marriage was very near so he decided to collect all dues in and around. After the huge collection of amount, Sonu purchased ample of rich clothes and impressive gold ornaments. Once when he was crossing the river, unfortunately his boat turned upside down and all his costly purchases were swallowed by the river. Sonu was shocked and speechless with grief. At that time Sonu heard a voice that came from the river, “You are not supposed to weep because you have lost only those things which you had gained through unfair means.”
Topic – 2: Health is better than wealth?
Ajay and Vijay were two fast friends whereby Ajay was very rich and famous who used to give importance to ‘wealth’ but Vijay from a middle class family used to give importance to ‘Health’. Vijay was in the habit of regular exercise and yoga due to his which his health position was quite satisfactory but Ajay was more involved in night –party, disco and alcohol due to which he was losing his health day by day but he was gaining wealth more and more. One day when Ajay was returning from a night party with full of alcohol, he lost his control and met a very serious accident due to which he lost his spinal cord after medical examination and Doctor suggested him to lead rest of the life with the help of wheel chair only. Ajay was very depressed and disappointed and only now realized the true worth of his friend’s advice - good health was always better than any amount of wealth.
Topic – 3: Management Lesson from movie “Fashion”
Aiming at High dreams
Digesting success
Sustaining success
Achieving success
How to rise from one’s failure
Family interventions
Systems prevailing in each industry
Bad habits a factor to rule you out
Willingness to comeback and regain the bygone glory
Recovering from depression
Leader is never the best performer
Facing different seasons in life
Topic - 4: Experience is The Best Teacher?
Long back, there was a person Sohanlal (a farmer) who had four sons. But all of them were very dull and lazy and were not interested in doing any work and only wanted to enjoy life. Sohanlal tried his best to advice them but their sons did not pay any attention to his advice and subsequently he decided to teach them a lesson. One day Sohanlal called his all sons and announced that a huge amount of treasure is hidden in their farmland so he wanted to find it out where it is. All the four sons filled with great joy and started digging the farmland straight away. At the end of the week they did not find any treasure so they got angry with their father. Sohanlal consoled his sons and gently told them that as you have dug the field so well, why not you all sow some corn in it. All sons got convinced with his father words and they did so and few weeks later after heavy rain, the entire farmland was filled with fully grown corn. As per their father instruction they sold it in the market and got a huge sum of money then their father told them this is the treasure which I was talking about. If you continue in putting your efforts then this treasure will be forever for you. All sons realized their mistake and understood the truth. Now they have learnt through their own experiences. Thereafter they continuously worked on their lands and harvested a great deal of grains and sold them in the market to make big money year after year.
Topic - 5: Cheaters never prosper?
There were two poor but fast friends Monu and Sonu living in a small village. But Monu was little bit cunning and clever. Once they decided to try their luck in the city in search of a job and accordingly they got a job and earned money and decided to return to their village. On the way when they were very near to their village, Monu played a trick and asked his friend Sonu not take so much money better hiding here safely so that safe and secure from thieves. Sonu being good at heart simply agreed and trusted his friend. They hid their money under a tree and went home. A few days later, Monu came to the same place and dug out all the money and quietly took it home. After some days Monu took Sonu to same place pretending that Monu is coming for the first time. When they dug the pit but surprisingly there were no money so blame game started and this quarrel reach to the court. The judges decided to look into matter and accordingly they visited the tree which was the only witness in this case but Monu had already played one more trick whereby he convinced his father to sit in the hollow of the tree and asked him to pretend like the voice of the tree. When the judges came and requested the tree to name the thief, the tree named Sonu as the culprit. This was totally shocking and surprising for the entire village but all of a sudden Sonu suspected some foul play and subsequently Sonu took some sticks and set it afire in the bottom of the tree. Monu’s father who was sitting inside the tree suddenly came out of his position due to hot flame. Everyone knew the truth and the judges punished Monu for cheating his friend. Finally Sonu got all his money from Monu.
Type – F: What and Why of Paragraph Writing?
Paragraph is all about having a “Central Idea” which explains only “One” part of the particular subject that is why it is not considered as an essay or mini-essay because in essay there are combinations of several paragraphs and all aspects are discussed in details. A good paragraph must have key sentence, unity and coherence and most important part of the paragraph is that it deals only with ONE idea or topic (100 – 300 words).
Topic – 1: Annual Day Celebration in your College?
We celebrate our college annual day celebrations on every 5th November. Last year it was not possible to celebrate on the same day and it became 5 days late and we celebrated on 10th November from 9.30 AM sharp.
The chief guest was our Vice Chancellor from the university. He gave a remarkable speech on career planning and options which was speechless and plain speaking. He gave us so many prizes and motivated us for extraordinary efforts.
All arrangements were done by students committee in the college. It was well advance preparation for this celebration. We performed several activities like songs, dance, drama, gymnastic, some presentations etc.
At last principal sir read out the annual report. The chief guest gave congrats to each and every staff & students for organizing the things so nicely. The function came at an end by 7.30 PM.
Topic – 2: Dress Code
This topic is very popular for last 20 years but no one is serious specially ‘girls’ who does not want dress code because they know very well that once dress code will be introduced then there will be no room for ‘fashion’. This problem of dress code started in California, US – all girls from the colleges was on the road to protest ‘dressing’ for them. They said – it is our birth right to dress anything & everything. They started ‘slut walking’ on the US Street and it came to Delhi, India. Dress Code is not uniform which wore by Defence, Policeman and school children whereby both the trousers and shirt are having the same colour or only white shirt or trousers or any other same colour combination etc. Dress Code means any nice combination of colour which gives a smart personality and appearance which removes the differences between poor and rich students. Now the honourable Supreme Court has given the verdict – whatever you want you have right to wear but it should not look “Vulgar” otherwise it is punishable which comes under the jurisdiction of colleges.
Topic – 3: Rejected Food
The topic given to us is very challenging which looks for out of box thinking but there is no need for any thinking because this is very simple and burning problem for all nations which they do not want to solve or they have not enough ‘presence of mind’ how to exploit available knowledge & information to the fullest extent. As we know very well that there are ‘3’ big challenges on this earth: Food, Cloth & Shelter. Among these three the most important is “Food” without which a person cannot survive for longer period. To add, at the same time in the world, 80% population still struggling for food on regular basis if any survey is done keeping in mind interest of the one’s country uppermost in one’s mind with 100% honesty. As per one data available worldwide this says clearly that almost 360 million tons food wasted alone in India yearly which can be used wisely and processed further which we can give the name – “REJECTED FOOD?” If I am not wrong “Rejected Food” all over India can be extended to all 80% poor and needy who does not have even one time food available with them but unfortunately all ‘Rejected Food’ is dumped by almost all concerned authority – be it at Hotel, Home, Railway Station, Bus Stand, Air Port, Temple etc. In addition to that I can say that our government must utilize “Rejected Food” in such a manner so that it must reach to billion of people and can change their lives to certain extent which should be first priority for any government. We must remember this life cycle which is worth mentioning: More Population --- More Illiteracy --- More Unemployment --- More Poverty which create problem for FOOD, CLOTH & SHELTER.
Topic - 4: Pride has A Fall?
Sunil was a famous sculptor and his sculptures were really looking real ones. One day he saw a dream that after fifteen days, the ‘Demon of Death’ would come to take him. Sunil prepared nine statues of himself and he hides himself on 15th day when he heard the Demon of Death coming. The Demon was not able to recognize Sunil instead Demon was very surprised to see ‘ten’ images of Sunil rather than one. The Demon rushed back to the God of death and explained the matter. The God of death got upset and decided to take Sunil himself. Sunil was very alert and showing no sign of movement. The God of Death initially got confused. He thought for a moment and played a trick by saying that “Sunil, all these sculptures would have been perfect but for one mistake." Sunil was unable to bear even the minimum fault in his work. Sunil came out and asked, "Where is the fault?" God of Death caught him and said, “HERE". All statues were perfect but Sunil was caught because of his false pride.
Topic - 5: Look before You Leap?
It was a dry day so Bholu (name of a fox) was feeling very thirsty. Bholu reached near a very big well and peeped into it. All of a sudden, Bholu slipped and fell into the well. Bholu tried his level best to come out of the well but he failed. After some time, there came Monu (name of a goat) and he was also very thirsty. Monu too peeped into the well. As Bholu saw the Monu, he instantly got a cunning idea and subsequently he asked for help from inside the well, “Monu come inside and join me because water is very sweet. Unfortunately Monu could not understand Bholu trick and Monu also jumped into the well. The cunning Bholu climbed on the back of the Monu and jumped out of the well.
opic - 6: Every Dog has His Day?
Ananto was a smart working employee in a big industrial house of the R&D department whereby he used to generate new ideas which was always accepted by the management but all credit used to taken by his manager Mr. Ghosh. Ananto was quite helpless because Mr. Ghosh had very good hold among Directors of the company and he used to take all credit of any new ideas by presenting himself before the Directors and earned a good name in the company. One day Ananto consulted his friend and decided to teach a lesson to Mr. Ghosh. As usual, Ananto gave one more ideas and subsequently Mr. Ghosh took that project from him and presented before Board of Directors by saying that how hard he worked for this project and wanted to present this before all employees in a meeting. On the day of actual presentation, Ananto was absent from the office without informing Mr. Ghosh and when Mr. Ghosh was supposed to present the project before Board of Directors, simply he failed because he used to take all credit after presentation by the concerned employees. As the project was not Mr. Ghosh baby, he had not even 10% of idea about the project. All of a sudden, Ananto entered the board room and he presented the project before the management and took management to show a demo of the machine what he had given a shape. Knowing the truth, management fired Mr. Ghosh for being selfish and suppressing true talent and promoted Ananto as a Head of the Department.
Topic - 7: Realities are more important than dreams?
Mr. Sen was an astronomer who was very much involved in his observations. Mr. Sen often used to look up at the sky at night and start observing the stars. Once, during his walking he was looking up at the stars, his leg slipped and he fell into a ditch. He shouted for help and fortunately a passer-by who heard his shouts and helped him out of the ditch and asked "How did you fall into this ditch?" Mr. Sen replied that I was so much involved in my observations that I did not notice the ditch. The passer-by asked, "How do you expect to discover things when you fail to take note of things under your nose?" Mr. Sen walked away with a sad face.
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