Score full 10 Marks in Decision Making: NABARD Grade-A 2021

By now, you must have known that Decision Making is a new subject that has been given a place in the syllabus of both the Preliminary NABARD Grade A & B recruitment exams. As many candidates are confused about the Decision-Making syllabus, and asking questions about its weightage in the exam, and how they can prepare best for this subject, we are here amid all that confusion to shed light on it in this article!

If there is any confusion regarding it in your mind too, which is natural, because of this change in the syllabus, you must read the full article to know what you will be asked in Decision Making, and the tips on how you can prepare to score full marks in it!

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Decision Making (DM)-NABARD Grade A & B 2021

NABARD Grade-A 2021 exam aims to gauge your decision-making ability to select the best candidates for Grade-A & B posts, as these are managerial level posts. You will have to make many difficult choices by weighing the pros and cons of every action and its probable reaction. Decision-Making questions require us to arrive at the best possible outcome, after making the choices by studying the data given to us.

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Is Decision Making Qualifying Section?

Yes, Decision Making is part of the Qualifying Section for Phase 1 along with Reasoning, English, Computer Knowledge, and Quantitative Aptitude. You should try your best to fetch the cut-off marks in each of these subjects. There is a probability that the cut-off will at least be 4 marks for Decision Making. With that in mind, you must focus on the syllabus assigned for DM.

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Decision Making Syllabus for NABARD Grade A & B 2021

Given below is the syllabus for Decision Making:

Behavioural Decision Making	In it, you may have to solve questions with everyday situations, where dealings with people of different temperaments at the same time is required. But your decisions may not be the right choice. So, you have to keep in mind the reactions or results that can be a result of your choices.
Managerial Decision Making	These questions provide a scenario where you will have to assume yourself as the manager. Then you will be required to take a decision to tackle various situations related to your team members.
Mathematical Decision Making	These questions are somewhat like DI (Data Interpretation) or Logical Reasoning questions. You will have to carefully analyze the given data or information to solve the questions.
Data Arrangements Based Decision Making	You will get a question with a lot of data which you will have to arrange or organize before solving the follow-up questions.
Eligibility Criteria based Decision Making	In these types of questions, you will be required to the recruitment of particular personnel from various eligibility criteria. You will have to choose the most eligible candidate for the post.

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Tips to Score Full Marks in Decision Making

1. Read the problem carefully

You need to very carefully read the question before jumping to answer it. Yes, you have to maintain a speed of solving all the questions, but speed without accuracy is just like a fruit tree without fruits. You cannot accomplish your goal just by speed. Accuracy is a must, and for that, you need to be careful. And to be careful, you will have to give a little extra time to questions that seem confusing to you.

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2. Answer questions objectively

You need to answer all the questions as objectively as possible. That is to say, your personal beliefs/value systems should not come in the way while answering the questions on Managerial Decision Making.

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3. Method to solve dilemma-based questions

Always try to pick the option that highlights the desirable results and minimizes the damage caused by the same, while solving dilemma-based questions. The following 3 approaches can be used to solve dilemma-based questions:

• Refute the dilemma (paradox): You will have to analyse the situation carefully. In some cases, you can logically refute the presence or existence of the dilemma.
• Value theory approach: You will have to choose the alternative that offers the greater good or the lesser bad or evil.
• Find alternative solutions: In some questions, the problem can be reconsidered, and new alternative solutions may arise.

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4. Make choices that showcase sound judgment

You need to pick the choices that showcase sound judgment, based on logic and not emotions. Read all the options carefully before picking an answer. Look for possible outcomes before making a decision, as in Behavioural Decision Making.

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5. Analyse every participant’s POV

You need to make sure that you have taken into account all the participants involved in the equation and analyzed the situation from every participant’s point of view (POV), before coming to a decision.

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6. Use elimination method

If you fail to come to a decision, implement the elimination method without time. Cross out answers that you think may not be the correct ones and arrive at the right choice.

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7. Revisit the questions

If you get time, try to revisit and check the question if you’ve selected the correct answer or not.

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Conclusion

Although Decision Making is a new entry in the NABARD Grade-A Syllabus, this year, it is not rocket science. You may have still some apprehensions or confusion about it. To eliminate all the confusion, you should find questions and sample questions with answers on Decision making and practice them. We assure you, if you can just practice a lot of DM questions, keeping in mind all the points mentioned above, nobody can stop you from scoring good Marks or full 10 Marks in the upcoming NABARD Grade-A Exam 2021.

Some important FAQs for NABARD Grade A Exam 2021

Q1. Is NABARD Grade A good job?

NABARD has a progressive and collaborative working environment. It focuses on open communication, professional growth, celebrates innovation with a diverse workplace. The office timing or working hours are fixed i.e. 09.30 Hrs. to 17.30 Hrs. The total monthly emoluments will be around Rs.70000/- at the present rate of dearness allowance.

Q2. What is the salary of NABARD Grade B officer?

At present, the Initial Monthly Gross Emoluments are Rs. 73600/-p.m.

Q3. What will be the location for the interview rounds?

Some of the centers chosen for mains would be chosen for conducting interviews as well. However, the official announcement will be made regarding the same.

Q4. What is the salary of a NABARD Grade A officer?

The Gross Emoluments are around Rs.70000/- at the present rate of dearness allowance. The Initial Monthly In-hand Salary is Rs. 60,000/-.

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