Question

sharon and aditya work for the same manufacturing company. sharon and aditya have both applied for a promotion to the same position. it is your job to decide who should be promoted.

• sharon has five years of experience, and aditya has two.
• sharon has a college degree, and aditya does not.
• sharon is known for using all her leave time and being late for work and meetings.
• aditya has not missed a day of work, and he always arrives on time.

which is the best way to handle the situation and which is the worst way to handle the situation?

1. promote sharon because she is more dedicated.
2. promote aditya because he is a friend of your supervisor.
3. promote sharon because her level of education is higher, and she has more experience.
4. promote aditya because he is punctual and dependable, and he has some experience.

select one best answer and one worst answer below.
which is the best way to handle the situation?
option 1
option 2
option 3
option 4
which is the worst way to handle the situation?
option 1
option 2
option 3
option 4

Explanation:

When making a promotion - decision, factors like work - ethic, reliability, and experience should be considered. Aditya has a better work - ethic as he is punctual and has not missed work, while Sharon has issues with attendance. Promoting someone because they are a friend of a supervisor is unethical and unfair.

Answer:

BEST: Option 4. Promote Aditya because he is punctual and dependable, and he has some experience.
WORST: Option 3. Promote Sharon because he is a friend of your supervisor.