The Dean, during the annual appraisal of Aparna, realizes that her research contribution needs considerable investment of time and efforts. He is concerned that her performance could set a wrong precedent for the new faculty recruits. The dean wants to communicate to the new faculty recruits that research contribution is critical. Which of the following actions will BEST help the Dean in achieving the objective, while being fair to Aparna?
Explanation:
The dean wants to be fair to Aparna but also wants to show the new recruits that research work is essential for their jobs. Thus, there needs to be some form of action which is not too harsh but conveys the message. Options D and E will be eliminated as they are more negative than expected and unfair to Aparna. Option B is too lenient as there is no consequence for her actions. Option C, increasing the requirements and probation period by 2 yrs would be too harsh. Before extending the probation period, there should be a warning at least as Aparna had been contributing towards an unprecedented noble social cause. So, A is the best choice. Hence, the answer is option A.
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