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Q1 : Shamim works in an agency which guides students to study abroad. Her role is to check

that each application has no mistakes. How can she view her role ?

Points : 5

She works so that the students will have less inconvenience

She works towards making the students' dream of going abroad to study come true!

Her work involves ensuring that the chances for higher studies and therefore, a better life

become a reality for the students

Her work helps the students to send their application so that there is no mistake and so has

better chances of being accepted

Q2 : When you go to the library to find a specific book, the librarian informs you that the bookhas been borrowed by another person. After 2 days, the librarian calls to inform you that

the book has come back and she is holding it for you so you can borrow it. What does ittell you about the librarian?

Points : 5

She paid attention to me on that day

She made sure that I got the book I wanted

She is good at her job

She is focused on the purpose for which I had gone to the library, and also concerned enoughto inform me

Q3 : Raman joins as a sales man in a jewellery shop. What work can he take up in addition to

his regular work in order to contribute most to himself?

Points : 5

Attempt to recognize the gems and the different designs available in the shop

Build confidence in communicating to the customersMemorize the prices of the pieces of jewellery he needs to sell

Learn as much about jewels and ways to sell them confidently to customers (e.g. what to say,

how to say, what to remember about customers, etc.)

Q4 : The project was to interview 4 people to find their views on marriage. In the project team,

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identify the person who has widened his scope of contribution the most.

Points : 5

Raheem: I interviewed a lady and she had such different views they did not match withthe other interviewees

Uttam: I learnt to take short interviews so the report could be finished on time

Varun: I learnt that next time we need to prepare ourselvesbefore taking an interview; so

that our report is more precise

Amanjit: Through the interview I learnt to recognize that people were hesitant to speakabout private topics such as marriage

Q5 : The cricketer refuses to recommend a product (in an advertisement). Which is a reason that

seeks to meet the goals of society?

Points : 5

Reason - the cricketer feels that the productadvertising can lead to controversy

Reasonthe cricketer has been offered a more

valuable contract by a rival company

Reasonthe cricketer doubts that effects of the

product may be harmful in the long- term

Reasonthe cricketer himself does not use theproduct

Q6 : The four teams have been formed to sell annual subscriptions for a new magazine. In the

first month, all the teams have got low number of subscriptions. Which of the following

team leaders would be able to motivate their team the most?

Points : 5

Shaurya: This is a new magazine so it may take more time to catch up. I am confident the

sales will pick up.

Falguni You people are not really putting in your best effort. I want to see the targets metnext month, under any circumstances.

Sudarshan: Why cant we sell more subscriptions? What are the barriers? What can be doneto sell more?

Rehaans We sold a few at least. So thats good. I think we need to see what helped us to

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sell the subscriptions. Could we keep some stalls at the movie halls? Any more ideas?

Q7 : Which of these purposes of making a film has the widest scope of contribution?

Points : 5

I want to make a film which will make money beyond return of investment so that everyone

in my team can get funding for our next project

I want to use new, creative techniques to make a film on the man who sailed alone around

the world. The film should be appreciated by other film makers and film critics

I want to document the story about farmers and their role in the wine-making industry. Itmay also give solutions on how to avoid wastage of grapes & improve productivity for both

farmers and middle-men

I want to bring alive the story of a man who faces domestic violence. People who see itshould become aware of the hidden issue

Q8 : The way we define the purpose for which we are working, impacts the extent ofcontribution that we make.

Points : 5

It is not so easy to define the purpose

True

Partly true

Not true

Q9 : Why do we need to contribute to our nation?

Points : 5

So that we can fulfill our duty towards our nation

So that India becomes the best in the world!

So that all of us can be more happy and fulfilled

So that India earns the respect of other nations

Q10

:

Muhammad Yunus (who established Grameen Bank) has said, If we are not achievingsomething, it is because we have not put our minds to it. What does putting our minds to

it mean, in your view?

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Points : 5

It means we need to commit to a

societal purpose

It means all of us need to work

harder

It means we must build capability inpeople

It means we need to find solutionsfor others

Q1 : Which of the tailors has a wider scope of contribution?

Points : 2

The tailor who stitches the dress well and gives it to customers on time

The tailor who ensures that the customer is satisfied (with the quality of the dress and on-time delivery)

Q2 : The young law graduate is waiting to join his first job. Which way of thinking is bound to

help him in the long term?

Points : 2

Join the job and then look around for better opportunities? For example, look out for

working with the best of lawyers so he can learn and grow in his profession

Look at his career as a journey of building capability, self confidence in and contribution tohimself & the place he works

Q3 : Which of these statements has a wider view of contribution?

Points : 2

As a student, you can have limited influence on people to bring in change

As a concerned student, I can add my voice (to any cause I feel strongly about) to bring in

change

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Q4 : The scientist in the pharmaceutical research lab has worked towards making a new

medicine. A company wants to market it prior to the clinical trials (which are done to find

out the effectiveness and / or negative impact of the medicine). Should the scientist dosomething in such a situation?

Points :2

Yes, he should as the medicine will impact people and so needs to be safe before beinglaunched into the market

Though he should but there is no way that he can influence the big company. Anyway, thatis not part of his job

Q5 : Rajan works in a software company and does volunteer work in a not-for-profit

organization which helps needy children. Does one need to always do voluntary work in

order to contribute to society ?

Points : 2

Yes. It is the only way to contribute to society

No. You can contribute through your work too

Q6 : During her internship with a media company, Alpana experiences how TV news reports

are faked and spread only one point of view. Can she contribute within the role of anintern?

Points : 2

Not much! She can just tell some people but maybe later when she is in a position toinfluence, then she could bring in impartiality in reporting

Yes. She can start by spreading some awareness, so that those (with whom she interacts

with) will not be influenced by every news report

Q7 : I call my dentist a contributor! Which of them is my dentist?

Points :2

My dentist uses the latest techniques in effective ways; and does a check up when I have atooth pain

My dentist is busy with so many patients (even people having tooth pain have to wait forlong!) and he finds it difficult to take out time to update his knowledge/ skills

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Q8 : As long as you are consciously contributing to self, you can be rest assured that

contribution to organization and society will follow.

Points : 2

True, once you start contributing, it can become a way of life. Moreover, the possibility of

contributing at multiple levels reveals itself easily!

True, only when you contribute to self development, you build your capabilities to take onmore and more responsibilities

Q9 : How can an entrepreneur expand his scope of contribution?

Points : 2

Only through keeping his valued customers and business contacts happy (those who will

help his business to grow)

Valuing his customers, business contacts and staff as well as using every opportunity toserve them through his business

Q10

:

The gardener was employed by the company to do off-site work (public gardens at a busy

road junction sponsored by the company were maintained by him). Which is a wider

definition of his work?

Points : 2

I have to water the plants, and keep the garden clean. This is an opportunity to do the work atmy own relaxed pace (since there is no one to supervise my work)

I am responsible for maintaining my companys reputation. This is a good opportunity to

show passers-by how we should care for the environment