Question

You are competing with your batch-mate for a prestigious award to be decided based on an oral presentation. Ten minutes are allowed for each presentation. You have been asked by the committee to finish on time. Your friend, however, is allowed more than the stipulated time period. You would. 

(a) Lodge a complaint to the chairperson against the discrimination. 

(b) Not listen to any justification from the committee. 

(c) Ask for withdrawal of your name. 

(d) Protest and leave the place.

Answer 1

(a) (a) This would be the most positive approach to the whole situation. Moreover, one has to follow the protocol. So just lodge a complaint since the results are yet awaited. 

(b) Taking an aggressive stand against the committee who are the deciding authority will only worsen matters. 

(c) By withdrawing your name you are harming yourself. It is a negative approach. 

(d) This is the most negative approach of all.