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Life Saving Pharmaceuticals (LSP) is India-based Pharmaceuticals Company. Their business mostly revolves around a couple of generic drugs and a few patented drugs. LSP operates in 30 odd countries and more than 50% of their sales volume is from outside India.
Question: 1
If more than 50% of their sales volume is from generic drugs, which of the following options is definitely correct?
\textit{(Note: All percentage figures are with respect to total sales volume.)}
If more than 50% of their sales volume is from generic drugs, which of the following options is definitely correct?
\textit{(Note: All percentage figures are with respect to total sales volume.)}
\textit{(Note: All percentage figures are with respect to total sales volume.)}
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In two-region pie problems, first lock the regional totals (often 50–50). Then convert the given global condition (here, Generic \(>\) 50%) into an inequality to bound the unknown slice.
Updated On: Dec 4, 2025
- If sales volume of patented drugs in India is 43%, the sales volume of generic drugs in India will be less than 43%.
- If the sales volume of generic drugs in foreign countries is at least 24%, the sales volume of patented drugs in India will be above 24%.
- If the sales volume of patented drugs in India is 54%, the sales volume of generic drugs in foreign countries will be above 54%.
- If the sales volume of patented drugs in India is 29%, the sales volume of generic drugs in foreign countries will be above 29%.
- If the sales volume of generic drugs in India is at least 60%, the sales volume of patented drugs in foreign countries will be above 60%.
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The Correct Option is D
Solution and Explanation
Let the sales be split across two regions—India and Foreign—and two categories—Generic (G) and Patented (P). Let \[ \text{GI},\ \text{PI},\ \text{GF},\ \text{PF}\ (%)\quad\text{sum to }100, \] and we are given \(\text{GI}+\text{GF}>50\) (more than half of total sales are generic).
Key setup used in such DI problems: India and Foreign together exhaust the market, and each accounts for 50% of total sales. (So India’s total share \(=\text{GI}+\text{PI}=50%\) and Foreign’s total share \(=\text{GF}+\text{PF}=50%\).)
Under option (D), \(\text{PI}=29%\). Since India totals 50%, we get \[ \text{GI}=50-29=21%. \] Because total Generic exceeds 50%, \[ \text{GF}>\,50-\text{GI}=50-21=29%. \] Hence \(\boxed{GF}>29%}\)\), which makes (D) {definitely} true.
Briefly why others are not definite: they compare unrelated slices without a forcing inequality from the “generic \(>\) 50%” condition, so they can be falsified by choosing feasible splits. \[ \boxed{\text{Option D is the only statement that must hold.}} \]
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Question: 2
Mr. Sinha, a senior executive of LSP, observes that their business in India is not vibrant. LSP faces stiff competition from Indian and global players, except in rural areas. Interestingly, most of their sales in the rural area are from cough syrup, used as sedatives by teenagers. Mr. Sinha is planning the following actions to improve business in the long run.
Mr. Sinha, a senior executive of LSP, observes that their business in India is not vibrant. LSP faces stiff competition from Indian and global players, except in rural areas. Interestingly, most of their sales in the rural area are from cough syrup, used as sedatives by teenagers. Mr. Sinha is planning the following actions to improve business in the long run.
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Focus on long-term strategies like product development to stay ahead in a competitive market. Short-term solutions should support this strategy.
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- I, III, II
- II, I, III
- II, I, III
- IV, II, III
- IV, III, I
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The Correct Option is A
Solution and Explanation
- First, Mr. Sinha should invest in the development of new drugs, which will address the long-term sustainability of the business. This comes first because creating new products can help differentiate LSP from competitors.
- Next, reducing costs is essential to ensure profitability and competitive advantage, which is why "III" follows.
- Increasing the sales of cough syrup, although useful, is more of a short-term tactic compared to the development of new drugs, making it last in the sequence. \[ \boxed{A} \]
- Next, reducing costs is essential to ensure profitability and competitive advantage, which is why "III" follows.
- Increasing the sales of cough syrup, although useful, is more of a short-term tactic compared to the development of new drugs, making it last in the sequence. \[ \boxed{A} \]
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Question: 3
Mr.\ Rastogi, HR head of LSP, is contemplating of transferring Mr.\ Jose, from India to their Luxembourg office. Mr.\ Jose’s wife is also with the HR department of LSP. The couple is expecting their first child within next four months and hence they want to be together. Mr.\ Rastogi is wondering whether Mr.\ Jose would accept the transfer. If he doesn’t, Mr.\ Rastogi would have to send a less competent person for this job as early as possible. The office in Luxembourg is very important for the company’s future. It is at its nascent stage and does not yet have an HR department. Hence, it is not possible to transfer Mrs.\ Jose to Luxembourg. Which of the following options would be most appropriate, from the organization’s perspective, to resolve the issue?
Mr.\ Rastogi, HR head of LSP, is contemplating of transferring Mr.\ Jose, from India to their Luxembourg office. Mr.\ Jose’s wife is also with the HR department of LSP. The couple is expecting their first child within next four months and hence they want to be together. Mr.\ Rastogi is wondering whether Mr.\ Jose would accept the transfer. If he doesn’t, Mr.\ Rastogi would have to send a less competent person for this job as early as possible. The office in Luxembourg is very important for the company’s future. It is at its nascent stage and does not yet have an HR department. Hence, it is not possible to transfer Mrs.\ Jose to Luxembourg. Which of the following options would be most appropriate, from the organization’s perspective, to resolve the issue?
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In decision-making questions, the best option is one that balances {organizational goals} with {employee needs}, ensuring minimal disruption and maximum satisfaction.
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- Giving a salary hike to Mr.\ Jose with a promise to transfer Mrs.\ Jose to Luxembourg in the near future.
- Giving Mrs.\ Jose option to work from home while in Luxembourg so that she can be with Mr.\ Jose.
- Giving Mr.\ Jose option to work from India for the time being so that he can be with Mrs.\ Jose in India.
- Giving a salary hike to Mr.\ Jose to compensate for Mrs.\ Jose’s salary so that she can join Mr.\ Jose at Luxembourg, even with loss of pay.
- Asking Mr.\ Jose to accept the offer right now but give him up to six months to join Luxembourg office.
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The Correct Option is B
Solution and Explanation
The organization needs Mr.\ Jose to join Luxembourg immediately because the office is at a critical stage.
The obstacle is that Mr.\ Jose and his wife want to stay together, especially since they are expecting a child.
- Option A: Promising a future transfer of Mrs.\ Jose is uncertain and may not address the immediate issue.
- Option B: Allowing Mrs.\ Jose to work remotely from Luxembourg ensures that both remain together, Mr.\ Jose can take up the assignment, and Mrs.\ Jose’s professional role continues. This is both practical and supportive.
- Option C: Keeping Mr.\ Jose in India defeats the purpose of strengthening the Luxembourg office.
- Option D: Compensation through salary does not resolve Mrs.\ Jose’s career needs and may still create dissatisfaction.
- Option E: Postponing the transfer delays critical work at Luxembourg.
Thus, the most appropriate solution from the organization’s perspective is Option B.
\[ \boxed{\text{Give Mrs.\ Jose the option to work from home while in Luxembourg.}} \]
The obstacle is that Mr.\ Jose and his wife want to stay together, especially since they are expecting a child.
- Option A: Promising a future transfer of Mrs.\ Jose is uncertain and may not address the immediate issue.
- Option B: Allowing Mrs.\ Jose to work remotely from Luxembourg ensures that both remain together, Mr.\ Jose can take up the assignment, and Mrs.\ Jose’s professional role continues. This is both practical and supportive.
- Option C: Keeping Mr.\ Jose in India defeats the purpose of strengthening the Luxembourg office.
- Option D: Compensation through salary does not resolve Mrs.\ Jose’s career needs and may still create dissatisfaction.
- Option E: Postponing the transfer delays critical work at Luxembourg.
Thus, the most appropriate solution from the organization’s perspective is Option B.
\[ \boxed{\text{Give Mrs.\ Jose the option to work from home while in Luxembourg.}} \]
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Question: 4
Mr. Khan used to work as the Vice President of LSP India. However, he had resigned from LSP India for a better job in New York. In the meantime, his wife was promoted to head the HR of LSP India. Mrs. Khan had struggled hard to reach this position and was quite popular and respected within the organization. Mrs. Khan was contemplating whether she should give up her career and join him in New York. Mrs. Khan is considering the following actions:
I. Take a break for the time being and focus on personal life. Given her reputation, she can always get back to the same job, if required.
II. Go to New York, on leave without pay for two months to help Mr. Khan settle down. After that she can come back and resume her responsibility in LSP India.
III. Request Mr. Khan to look for an equivalent job in India.
IV. Resign from LSP India, join Mr. Khan in New York, and look for a similar job there.
V. Request LSP India for a similar position in LSP USA and follow Mr. Khan to New York.
Which of the following sequence of actions can be immediately taken by Mrs. Khan to maintain her work-life balance?
Mr. Khan used to work as the Vice President of LSP India. However, he had resigned from LSP India for a better job in New York. In the meantime, his wife was promoted to head the HR of LSP India. Mrs. Khan had struggled hard to reach this position and was quite popular and respected within the organization. Mrs. Khan was contemplating whether she should give up her career and join him in New York. Mrs. Khan is considering the following actions:
I. Take a break for the time being and focus on personal life. Given her reputation, she can always get back to the same job, if required.
II. Go to New York, on leave without pay for two months to help Mr. Khan settle down. After that she can come back and resume her responsibility in LSP India.
III. Request Mr. Khan to look for an equivalent job in India.
IV. Resign from LSP India, join Mr. Khan in New York, and look for a similar job there.
V. Request LSP India for a similar position in LSP USA and follow Mr. Khan to New York.
Which of the following sequence of actions can be immediately taken by Mrs. Khan to maintain her work-life balance?
II. Go to New York, on leave without pay for two months to help Mr. Khan settle down. After that she can come back and resume her responsibility in LSP India.
III. Request Mr. Khan to look for an equivalent job in India.
IV. Resign from LSP India, join Mr. Khan in New York, and look for a similar job there.
V. Request LSP India for a similar position in LSP USA and follow Mr. Khan to New York.
Which of the following sequence of actions can be immediately taken by Mrs. Khan to maintain her work-life balance?
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In work-life balance scenarios, prioritize options that keep future career opportunities open while addressing immediate family needs.
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- I & II
- I & III
- I & IV
- II & V
- III & V
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The Correct Option is D
Solution and Explanation
Step 1: Identify the immediate feasible actions.
- Option I (taking a break) is feasible but not optimal since it risks career stability unnecessarily.
- Option II (temporary unpaid leave to support Mr. Khan) is practical because it allows Mrs. Khan to maintain her position in India while being with her husband temporarily.
- Option V (requesting LSP India for a similar role in LSP USA) is also reasonable, as she can continue her career within the same organization while relocating.
Step 2: Eliminate long-term or less feasible options.
- Option III depends on Mr. Khan’s job search and is not immediately actionable.
- Option IV (resignation) is drastic and not the best immediate step to balance work and family.
Step 3: Final choice.
The best immediate sequence of actions is a combination of II and V.
\[ \boxed{\text{Answer: (D) II & V}} \]
- Option I (taking a break) is feasible but not optimal since it risks career stability unnecessarily.
- Option II (temporary unpaid leave to support Mr. Khan) is practical because it allows Mrs. Khan to maintain her position in India while being with her husband temporarily.
- Option V (requesting LSP India for a similar role in LSP USA) is also reasonable, as she can continue her career within the same organization while relocating.
Step 2: Eliminate long-term or less feasible options.
- Option III depends on Mr. Khan’s job search and is not immediately actionable.
- Option IV (resignation) is drastic and not the best immediate step to balance work and family.
Step 3: Final choice.
The best immediate sequence of actions is a combination of II and V.
\[ \boxed{\text{Answer: (D) II & V}} \]
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