Inspired by Bhowmick’s manifesto, Chatterjee is contem

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Analyse the following caselet and answer the question that follow:

Chatterjee, the MLA of Trikathapur, owes his election success to his close friend and businessman Ghosh. The victory had appeared unlikely for Chatterjee after the arrival of Bhowmick, a budding politician with hordes of money. However, his clean image along with Ghosh’s money ensured Chatterjee’s resounding victory.

Inspired by Bhowmick’s manifesto, Chatterjee is contemplating a green policy which can adversely affect Ghosh’s business interest.

Which of the following actions from Ghosh is likely to convince Chatterjee NOT to pursue this policy?

[MBA XAT 2016]

A Request Chatterjee to defer implementation of the green policy by 3 years, the time needed to make his factory green.

B Remind Chatterjee that it is for his clean image that people voted him and not for Bhowmick’s green policy.

C Warn Chatterjee that all industrialists will turn against him and despite his clean image he may be hated by the industry.

D Appeal to Chatterjee’s sympathy citing the potential loss his business will suffer if the policy were to be implemented.

E Threaten Chatterjee that he should not take his loyalty for granted as Bhowmick has invited him to join his party.