A statement is given below in the question followed by three courses of actions numbered I, II and III. On the basis of the information given, you have to assume everything in the statement to be true, and then decide which of the following suggested courses of actions logically follow(s) for pursuing. Statement: Jet Airways has defaulted on salary payments again. The cash-strapped airline on Wednesday sought over 10 more days from its employees to pay balance 25 per cent of their salaries for August. Jet Airways had paid 50 per cent of August salaries to its employees on September 11 and the rest was to be paid on Wednesday. But it could pay only half of the balance amount. Courses of action: I. The cash-strapped airline, which is struggling to meet its cost of operations, had earlier attempted to cut salaries of its employees, but the move was met with stiff resistance that forced it to defer the plan. II. Jet Airways will today remit half of the second installment of pending emoluments of its pilots, AMEs and senior management for August 2018.
All except III and I
Analyzing Jet Airways Salary Default and Courses of Action
The statement details the financial struggles of Jet Airways, specifically its default on salary payments to employees. The airline, described as cash-strapped, had a plan to pay the remaining 50 per cent of August salaries but only managed to pay half of that balance amount, which is 25 per cent, on Wednesday.
We need to evaluate which of the given courses of action logically follow from this situation for pursuing.
Evaluation of Course of Action I
Course of action I states:
- The cash-strapped airline, which is struggling to meet its cost of operations, had earlier attempted to cut salaries of its employees, but the move was met with stiff resistance that forced it to defer the plan.
This course of action describes a past event. It provides context about the airline's financial difficulties and previous attempts to cut costs, but it is not a course of action that follows logically from the *current* default situation as something to be pursued *now*. It's a historical fact explaining part of the background, not a response to the present problem of defaulted salary payments.
Evaluation of Course of Action II
Course of action II states:
- Jet Airways will today remit half of the second installment of pending emoluments of its pilots, AMEs and senior management for August 2018.
The statement says Jet Airways "could pay only half of the balance amount" on Wednesday. The balance amount due was 50 per cent of the August salary. Half of the balance amount is 25 per cent. This course of action describes the partial payment (25 per cent) that the airline made today, as mentioned in the statement. While framed as something that "will today remit", it essentially describes the action taken today as a partial fulfillment of the salary payment commitment. This action logically follows in the sense that it is the specific step taken by the airline in response to the financial constraint and the missed payment deadline. It's the *action taken* that is consistent with the situation described.
Evaluation of Course of Action III
Course of action III states:
- While the management regrets the attendant inconvenience, it also appreciates the continued support and understanding of its employees.
This course of action is a statement of apology and appreciation from the management. While it might be a necessary communication during such a situation, it is not a concrete operational or financial course of action taken to address the default or pay the salaries. It's a verbal or written communication, not a plan of action for resolving the salary payment issue itself.
Conclusion on Courses of Action
Based on the analysis:
- Course of action I is a past event, not a current action to pursue.
- Course of action II describes the partial payment made today, which is the specific action taken by Jet Airways in response to the default described.
- Course of action III is a statement of sentiment/PR, not a practical course of action.
Therefore, only Course of action II logically follows as a description of the action taken by the airline in this situation.
Important Questions from Course of Action
In this question, a statement is followed by two courses of action, numbered I and II. You must assume everything in the statement to be true and on the basis of the information given in the statement, decide which course of action/s logically follows for pursuing.
Statement: A large number of the people of the city are diagnosed to be suffering from Malaria disease.
Course of Action:
I. The city municipal authorities should take immediate steps to carry out extensive fumigation in the city.
II. The people in the area should be advised to take steps to avoid mosquito bites.
In this question, a statement is followed by two courses of action, numbered I and II. You must assume everything in the statement to be true and on the basis of the information given in the statement, decide which course of action/s logically follows for pursuing.
Statement: There is a large increase in migration of villagers to urban areas as repeated crop failure has put them into financial problems.
Course of action:
I. The villagers should be provided with an alternate source of income in their villages which will make them stay there only.
II. To ensure their survival, the migrated villagers should be given access to all housing options in urban areas.
In this question, a statement is followed by two courses of actions, numbered I and II. You must assume everything in the statement to be true and on the basis of the information given in the statement, decide which of the course of action/s logically follow for pursuing.
Statement: Some serious mistakes were found in the technical section of a company. Course of Action:
I. An efficient technical team should be appointed to check the technical errors.
II. A reason explanation notice should be issued to all the employees involved in the irregularities.
Read the given statement and courses of action carefully. Assuming that the information given in the statement is true, even if it appears to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the given courses of action logically follow(s) from the statement.
Statement:
Road accidents are going to increase day by day.
Courses of Action:
I. Government should start awareness programmes that promote following traffic rules strictly.
II. Government should put a limit on registration of new vehicles.
Consider the given statement to be true and decide which of the given courses of action logically follow(s) from the statement.
Statement:
Many private schools in Bangalore charge more fees than the government-prescribed limits.
Course of Action:
1. Strict action should be taken against such schools.
2. Such schools should be shut down.
