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    1) Pratap Mehta received two job offers after graduating from IIM Ahmedabad, including one from Indian Paints Limited in Nagpur. He had some questions for the managing director, KL Varnishwala, so he emailed him directly. 2) The case examines whether it was appropriate for Pratap Mehta to directly email the managing director with his questions, as it could be seen as unprofessional. It also looks at Pratap Mehta's dilemma in choosing between the job offers without all the information he needed. 3) The recommendation is that KL Varnishwala should terminate Pratap Mehta's job offer. While Pratap Mehta was right to

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    1) Pratap Mehta received two job offers after graduating from IIM Ahmedabad, including one from Indian Paints Limited in Nagpur. He had some questions for the managing director, KL Varnishwala, so he emailed him directly. 2) The case examines whether it was appropriate for Pratap Mehta to directly email the managing director with his questions, as it could be seen as unprofessional. It also looks at Pratap Mehta's dilemma in choosing between the job offers without all the information he needed. 3) The recommendation is that KL Varnishwala should terminate Pratap Mehta's job offer. While Pratap Mehta was right to

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    1) Pratap Mehta received two job offers after graduating from IIM Ahmedabad, including one from Indian Paints Limited in Nagpur. He had some questions for the managing director, KL Varnishwala, so he emailed him directly. 2) The case examines whether it was appropriate for Pratap Mehta to directly email the managing director with his questions, as it could be seen as unprofessional. It also looks at Pratap Mehta's dilemma in choosing between the job offers without all the information he needed. 3) The recommendation is that KL Varnishwala should terminate Pratap Mehta's job offer. While Pratap Mehta was right to

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    WRITTEN ANALYSIS AND

    COMMUNICATION

    ASSIGNMENT
    CASE ANALYSIS OF PRATAP MEHTA

    AYUSHI ANAND
    Roll no- 0336
    PGDM/MBA 2022-24
    Letter of Transmittal
    11TH September 2022
    Prof. Soni Sharma
    Assistant Professor
    IILM Graduate School of Management
    Subject: Report Submission of case
    Professor Soni,
    In compliance with the instructions given by you, I am submitting a report on
    the case “Pratap Mehta” in partial fulfilment towards WAC course. This report
    exhibits the issue of Pratap Mehta sending a mail to Mr KL Varnishwala and his
    lack of knowledge regarding communication and over zealous attitude. There
    are also possible options mentioned and my recommendation based on the
    analysis of the case.
    I hope you find this report satisfactory.
    Sincerely,
    Ayushi Anand

    Executive Summary
    The case revolves around Mr Pratap Mehta, a member of the graduating class
    of 1974 at the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad. He has been
    presented with two job offers. One job offer is from Indian Paints Limited,
    Nagpur. He had some queries so he emailed Mr KL Varnishwala , managing
    director of IP. This case signifies the importance of choosing one’s career path
    with due diligence and considering the options available to us. Another notable
    thing that comes up in the case is the extent to which a potential employee
    can be inquisitive on an email.

    Situational Analysis
    Mr Pratap Mehta had a first class bachelor’s in chemical engineering from an
    elite engineering institution. Between his graduation in 1970 and joining Indian
    institute of management, Ahmedabad. in 1972, he had worked first as a
    graduate trainee and subsequently as a junior works engineer in Hindustan
    Synthetics, the Indian subsidiary of universal synthetics, diversified
    multinational conglomerate. He was a member of the graduating class of 1972-
    74 at the Indian institute of Management, Ahmedabad. in February 1974 Mr
    Pratap Mehta was contemplating the job offers he had received after having
    gone through four placement interviews. One of the offers he received was
    from Indian Paints, Nagpur. Mr. Mehta were invited to Nagpur in the first week
    of February along with other four members. Mr Varnishwala gave an offer to
    Mr Mehta and two others. Mr Pratap Mehta had some queries. He wanted
    some specific details to have clarity regarding the job as he was putting more
    emphasis on this job offer. So he wrote an email to Mr Varnishwala .

    Problem Statement
    Mr Pratap Mehta seems to be an individual who carefully considers options
    presented to him. He asks key questions to know what he exactly wants from
    the job. He wants a job which gives him a chance to experience personal
    growth and explore career opportunities. He has certain expectations from the
    company. He wrote an email to the managing director Mr KL Varnishwala
    asking detailed questions. But that is where the problems may arise. There is a
    code of conduct one should follow when communicating your queries. Asking
    too many questions of such important nature through an email can be
    interpreted in a number of ways.

    Key Issues

     Pratap Mehta’s investigative nature reflected through his email is


    unprofessional.
     Dilemma of Pratap Mehta of choosing between job offers as he lacks
    important information to make decision.
     Usually Human Resources deals with emails so there is a chance that Mr
    KL Varnishwala may not read the message.

    Options
    1. Mr KL Varnishwala should not select Mr Pratap Mehta.
    2. Pratap Mehta should ask such important questions face to face as it
    would be more appropriate. He wants specific information to become
    more clear about the job role so a face to face interaction or a phone
    would be more suitable.

    Decision Criteria
    1. Representative of company
    2. Follows code of conduct
    3. Possess presence of mind

    Evaluation of criteria
    Alternative 1- Mr KL Varnishwala should not select Mr Pratap Mehta.
    If Mr Pratap Mehta is selected there is a chance that he may create problems
    for the company. He clearly lacks knowledge about communication. It is not
    wrong to ask questions but should also keep in mind the basic etiquettes of
    communication. He lacks professionalism as one should know that questions of
    such important nature should be asked in person or a phone call. When he
    visited Nagpur he could have asked such questions during his interview
    Criterion 1, 2 and 3 are not met by him.

    Alternative 2- Pratap Mehta should ask such important questions face to face
    as it would be more appropriate
    Pratap Mehta clearly knows what he wants so he asks specific questions to
    obtain right information. He is clear about his requirements to know the type
    of information he needs to come up with a decision. Criterion 3 is met by him.

    Recommendation
    Mr KL Varnishwala should terminate Mr Pratap Mehta’s job offer. It may seem
    a bit exaggerated but if he does’nt know the basics of communication and
    lacks foresightedness then he is not fit for the company. He may create
    problems in future for the company.

    Conclusion
    It is good to ask questions to know the profile of the job. But one should
    carefully keep the time, place and occasion in mind. It is your right as a future
    employee to know about the job. But that process should be done keeping in
    mind the rules of communication. These minute details reflects a lot about
    your character. Pratap Mehta may have been a good employee but he lacked
    basic knowledge which could cost him opportunities in future. Companies are
    robust in nature so they do not think twice before taking a decision in such
    matters. They need employees who are good and can represent the company
    efficiently and effectively.

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