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Read the following scenario and answer the THREE questions that follow.

A2Z is a state-funded leading engineering college in the country, renowned for its teaching and placements. Now, A2Z aspires to be a global leader in research as well. A2Z has, therefore, decided to push for better quality research from its newly recruited faculty members. In the past, a few faculty members were confirmed because of their exceptional teaching feedback even though their research output was below par. Currently, the Dean, in consultation with the academic council, has included the quality of research as a mandatory requirement along with teaching excellence for the confirmation of the newly recruited faculty members. (The academic council comprises of the senior faculty members from different departments.)
Initially, newly recruited faculty members are put on a probation for three years. Either they are confirmed or their probation is extended or their services are terminated, based on teaching and research contributions. Once confirmed, their job is secure along with other additional perquisites.
Aparna joined the social sciences department of A2Z two years back. She is amongst the many faculty members, recruited after the new norms for confirmation were introduced. She completed her doctorate from a reputed university in the USA, with a significant research contribution. However, after joining A2Z, Aparna got deeply involved in social outreach as COVID-19 was spreading. Though her social outreach has given her immense satisfaction, she has nothing to show against research contributions; further, it has impacted her teaching effectiveness. Her confirmation is due in a year.

Question 3 : A few months later, Aparna, during an interview with the local media, inadvertently expresses her fear that she might be let go by A2Z because she has not met its teaching and research requirements. Consequently, the academic council urges the Dean to review the faculty confirmation policy.
The Dean, however, believes that any change in the policy will be a setback to the institute's aspirations of becoming a global leader in research.

Which of the following actions by the Dean will be the MOST appropriate, given the circumstances?

  1. Convey to Aparna that the institute is eager to retain her; however, emphasize that she should focus on research to get confirmed
  2. Tell Aparna that she is being let go for insulting the college on a public platform
  3. Give an interview to a local newspaper and share Aparna's lack of research and poor teaching feedback
  4. Confirm Aparna, but ask her to issue a public statement, acknowledging the importance A2Z gives to research contributions
  5. Confirm Aparna, but make it clear that her future promotions will be tied to her research contribution and teaching feedback

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The question is " A few months later, Aparna, during an interview with the local media, inadvertently expresses her fear that she might be let go by A2Z because she has not met its teaching and research requirements. Consequently, the academic council urges the Dean to review the faculty confirmation policy.
The Dean, however, believes that any change in the policy will be a setback to the institute's aspirations of becoming a global leader in research.

Which of the following actions by the Dean will be the MOST appropriate, given the circumstances? "

Hence, the answer is 'Convey to Aparna that the institute is eager to retain her; however, emphasize that she should focus on research to get confirmed'

Choice A is the correct answer.

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