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DM Caselet: MLA Chatterjee and Green Policy

XAT 2016 · Decision Making · Medium · Decision Making

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Chatterjee, the MLA of Trikathapur, owes his election success to his close friend and businessman Ghosh. The victory had appeared unlikely for Chatterjee after the arrival of Bhowmick, a budding politician with hordes of money. However, his clean image along with Ghosh's money ensured Chatterjee's resounding victory.

Question 1 of 2

After the elections, Ghosh requested Chatterjee to sanction the land adjoining his factory, for expansion. However, the requested government land was a green belt reducing harmful pollution from the factory.

Which of the following is the BEST option for Chatterjee in these circumstances?

  1. A.

    Chatterjee should approve the sale only after Ghosh plants a large number of trees around the factory and the city.

  2. B.

    Chatterjee should oblige Ghosh provided he recruits 20 locals as his employees on condition that they plant and maintain a tree each in their locality.

  3. C.

    As Ghosh is paying market rates Chatterjee should approve the sale with no rides.

  4. D.

    Chatterjee should approve the sale and ensure that the green belt is shifted to a different tract of land outside the city, purchased from the proceeds of the sale.

  5. E.

    Chatterjee should unconditionally approve the transfer of the land to Ghosh as a token of gratitude.

Answer

A

Explanation

Approval conditioned on Ghosh planting a large number of trees around the factory and city balances economic expansion with environmental protection, upholding Chatterjee's clean image.

Question 2 of 2

Inspired by Bhowmick's manifesto, Chatterjee is contemplating a green policy which can adversely affect Ghosh's business interest.

Which of the following actions from Ghosh is likely to convince Chatterjee NOT to pursue this policy?

  1. A.

    Request Chatterjee to defer implementation of the green policy by 3 years, the time needed to make his factory green.

  2. B.

    Remind Chatterjee that it is for his clean image that people voted him and not for Bhowmick's green policy.

  3. C.

    Warn Chatterjee that all industrialists will turn against him and despite his clean image he may be hated by the industry.

  4. D.

    Appeal to Chatterjee's sympathy citing the potential loss his business will suffer if the policy were to be implemented.

  5. E.

    Threaten Chatterjee that he should not take his loyalty for granted as Bhowmick has invited him to join his party.

Answer

B

Explanation

Reminding Chatterjee that the voters chose him for his clean image and not for copying Bhowmick's green policy targets the logical foundation of Chatterjee's decision.

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