Railways PYQCBT 2 2017

RRB NTPC · Question 42

Based on the scenario given, choose the decision from the options which would be most suitable. For a first time offence by an employee at the factory, the manager can either dismiss the employee, impose a large fine or give a written warning. J, the accountant misappropriated an amount of Rs. 1200 This was J's first offence. What should his manager do?

  1. Terminate J from his job.

  2. Impose a fine of Rs. 5 on J.

  3. Call for a meeting and congratulate his behaviour.

  4. Call J over the phone and warn him.

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Answer: (A) Terminate J from his job.

Explanation

Misappropriating money is a serious breach of trust for an accountant. Of the allowed actions, a token Rs 5 fine or a phone warning is too weak, so dismissal is the most suitable decision.