Vivekananda Memorial Elocution Competition

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On the basis of the information given in the following case.

Vivekananda Memorial Elocution Competition (VMEC) in Viswavijay Public School (VPS) has a history of forty years. Apart from the founder's day and annual day celebrations, it is the most important event of the school. In recent times, due to the increased popularity of reality shows on television channels, and for various other reasons, the elocution competition lost its appeal. To ensure sufficient audience, Mr. Ivan, Head of English Department, introduced choral recitation for junior section as a part of elocution competition. Three classes, each consisting of forty students, get short-listed for the final performance of choral singing on the day of VMEC. Most of the parents and family members of these students attend the function to encourage them. This initiative increased the number of people attending the elocution competition. Some teachers are unhappy with the emphasis given on the elocution competition, since they are expected to be present at the school on the day of competition, which normally happens on a weekend to accommodate the working parents. The teachers were not granted leave on the day of VMEC and they used to be unhappy regarding this aspect.

Question 1 of 2

Ms Shabina, the principal of VPS, is aware that some of her teachers are unhappy. She wants to be seen as fair and just. Which option is the best one that she should exercise?

  1. A.

    introduce separate music and dance competitions in same format as the elocution competition.

  2. B.

    appropriately compensate those teachers who volunteer to come for the extra day

  3. C.

    appoint a committee of teachers, parents and management representatives to come up with possible suggestions within a deadline

  4. D.

    appoint a committee of teachers to come up with possible suggestions, and ensure that majority of committee members are staunch supporters of the current practices.

  5. E.

    exercise the authority of the principal because she wants to retain all traditions.

Question 2 of 2

A group of unhappy teachers have come up with a list of action plans for the consideration of their colleagues. The action plans are listed below.

I. Exposing Mr. Ivan's intentions behind the inclusion of choral recitation. II. Conduct an open house discussion to gauge the unhappiness and to identify possible solutions. III. Introduce music and dance competition in same format as elocution competition IV. Demand compensation for their work on the day of VMEC.

Mr. Zacharia, one of the senior teachers and a well wisher of VPS, is asked to go through the action plans and make recommendations that benefits VPS the most. He would recommend:

  1. A.

    Options I and II

  2. B.

    Options II and IV

  3. C.

    Options I and III

  4. D.

    Options I and IV

  5. E.

    Options I, II, and IV

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