Question

Given below item describes a situation and is followed by four possible response. Indicate the response you find most appropriate. Choose only one response for each item. The responses will be evaluated based on the level of appropriateness for the given situation.

Please attempt the item, there is no penalty for wrong answer for these items.

You are handling a priority project and have been meeting all the deadlines and are therefore planning your leave during the project. Your immediate boss does not grant your leave citing the urgency of the project. You would...

1. Proceed on leave without waiting for the sanction.
2. Pretend to be sick and take leave.
3. Approach higher authority to reconsider the leave application.
4. Tell the boss that it is not justified.

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : Approach higher authority to reconsider the leave application.

Situation: You are handling a priority project and have been meeting all the deadlines and are therefore planning your leave during the project. Your immediate boss does not grant your leave citing the urgency of the project. You would.

Analysing the options:

Statement	Correctness	Reasoning
Proceed on leave without waiting for the sanction.	Incorrect	That would be irresponsible and irrational as your absence without sanctioned leave  may affect the priority project
Pretend to be sick and take leave.	Incorrect	That would be irresponsible behaviour and lack of trust in the authority.
Approach higher authority to reconsider the leave application.	Correct	It would be the best course of action. It shows your trust and belief in the system of which you are a part.
Tell the boss that it is not justified.	Incorrect	It would be irresponsible and irrational. Your boss may have some information about something coming up (like an audit)which require your presence. It shows your lack of trust and belief in the system of which you are a part.

Hence, 'Approach higher authority to reconsider the leave application.' is the correct answer.