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 have differences of opinion regarding the final report prepared by your subordinate that is to be submitted urgently. The subordinate is justifying the information given in the report You would.. 

1. Convince the subordinate that he is wrong.
2. Tell him to reconsider the results.
3. Revise the report on your own.
4. Tell him not to justify the mistake.

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : Tell him to reconsider the results.

Situation: You have differences of opinion regarding the final report prepared by your subordinate that is to be submitted urgently. The subordinate is justifying the information given in the report You would.

The analysis of options:

Statement	Correctness	Reasoning
Convince the subordinate that he is wrong.	Incorrect	You are Senior and to convince your subordinate is not in accordance in the dignity of your position. And to prove your subordinate wrong, may be rude and may be insensitive and may make your subordinate hostile towards you in future.
Tell him to reconsider the results.	Correct	This would be best course of action. It would not be insensitive or rude.
Revise the report on your own.	Incorrect	This would be waste of resources and time as you would have to rework from the beginning and work and effort of your subordinate will be vein which may demotivate your subordinate to work.
Tell him not to justify the mistake.	Incorrect	Again it would be irrational and irresponsible to cry over spilled milk as the time period is limited.

Hence, 'Tell him to reconsider the results.' will be the correct option.