Question : Assertion: Policies provide guidelines for decision-making in routine and repetitive matters.
Reason: Policies are rigid and cannot be adapted to changing situations.
Option 1:
Both assertion and reason are correct, and the reason is a correct explanation.
Option 2: Both assertion and reason are correct, and the reason is not correct explanation.
Option 3: Assertion is false, but the reason is correct.
Option 4: Assertion is correct, but the reason is false.
Correct Answer: Assertion is correct, but the reason is false.
Solution : The correct answer is (d) Assertion is correct, but the reason is false.
The assertion is correct in stating that policies provide guidelines for decision-making in routine and repetitive matters. However, the reason is false. Policies are not necessarily rigid; while they provide a framework for decision-making, organizations can adapt and update policies to address changing situations. Good policies are designed to be flexible enough to accommodate evolving circumstances while maintaining a consistent approach in routine matters.
