Enrolment No.

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GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY

BE - SEMESTER–V (NEW) EXAMINATION – SUMMER 2024
Subject Code:3150004 Date:14-05-2024
Subject Name:Contributor Personality Development Program
Time:02:30 PM TO 05:00 PM Total Marks:70
Instructions:
1. Attempt all questions.
2. Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary.
3. Figures to the right indicate full marks.
4. Simple and non-programmable scientific calculators are allowed.
5. There are 29 questions (in 4 sections) in this question paper.
6. Use only OMR to answer this question paper.

Section A

Instructions: This section has a scenario. Read carefully before answering the subsequent
questions. There are 4 questions in this section. All questions are compulsory. Each question
has 3 or 2 options. Choose ONLY ONE option which you consider the most appropriate and
mark it on the answer sheet given to you.
Marks: 10

As a Sub-Inspector of Police, Harman Singh saw a wrongly parked car outside a mall in the city. The car
belonged to a well-known local politician and the driver threatened the inspector of terrible consequences if
the car was towed. But the inspector took the decision to tow the car and give the driver a fine, even though
he knew he may get a “punishment posting” for this act.

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Source: https://www.sikhnet.com/news//; 06 July, 2015

1. If Harman Singh was a Contributor, what could have been his motive for doing such a
thing?
a] “I have to do my duty even if I get into trouble later.”
b] “The wrongly parked car will cause inconvenience to other people using the road.”
c] “Through this, my juniors will realize that I’m a strict policeman.”

2. One of the consequences of towing away the politician’s car could be that Harman would
get transferred to another city. As a Contributor, how is he most likely to think?
a] “Though a new posting is a challenge, it’s an opportunity to impact the lives of city
dwellers.”
b] “I will have to adjust to a new place and that has its own benefit.”
c] “Wherever I go, I can be a role model to the team and support them to work with
integrity.”

3. In a tough situation where there are many problems, what is a Contributor’s response?
a] Choose to face the challenge on your own.
b] Wait for the situation to become better or expect that others will help you out.

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4. In your view, what should be the primary focus for a Contributor Traffic Officer?
a] Focus on punishing people who break traffic rules.
b] Focus on ensuring that there is smooth flow of traffic such that citizens have problem-
free travel.

Section B

Instructions: There are 10 questions in this section. All questions are compulsory. Each
question has 2 statements. Select ONLY ONE statement that you feel is closest to your thinking
and mark it on the answer sheet given to you.
Marks: 20

5. During summer, there are frequent electricity cuts in Dehradun. Two students, Harish and
Rahul, have started their summer vacations and have a lot of homework from school.
Which one of these is a Creator response to such a situation?
a] Rahul: I will do my homework only when there is electricity at home.
b] Harsh: I should find a public spot where I can work on my holiday homework for a
few hours every day.

6. Which of these auto-rickshaw drivers has a wider understanding of his role?

a] I take passengers from Point A to Point B.
b] I ensure that passengers who ride with me reach their destination on time, and safely.

7. Your colleague is nervous because the company has asked him to take on a completely
new role that he has no experience in. Your advice to him would be –
a] “Whatever the new role is, it will give you new experiences and opportunities to learn
from, so you should take it up.”
b] “Check whether the new role will help you get the promotion you have been waiting
for and only if it is, take it up.”

8. Rachna and you are working on a research project. You think –

a] “I have finished my part of the project. Since I do not know how to do her work, I will
not be of any help to her.”
b] “My part of the project is complete. Maybe I will check with Rachna to find out what
I can do to help her.”

9. Satyajit Ray, the renowned filmmaker, achieved many awards and was recognized
internationally. What helped him achieve sustainable success?
a] He kept improving his techniques of storytelling, cinematography, and film making.
b] He chose topics and themes that had strong appeal to the audience.

10. a] When launching a start-up, it is more important to be clear about what you want, what
you have to learn, and then work step by step to achieve it.
b] When launching a start-up, it is more important to know how to pitch to funders,
and wait to do work until you get initial funding.

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11. Which actress, who has been awarded recently, is focused on the roots of success?
a] Sunita: “The award means I already have what is needed for me to be a successful
actress.”
b] Bina: “The award means I have to keep improving the quality of my acting.”

12. Who is using an entrepreneurial approach to work?

a] A photographer wants to create her portfolio and send it across to different brands to
get project assignments.
b] A dancer wants to start a studio where several dance forms can be taught.

13. A good tuition teacher is one who –

a] Gives me regular feedback on how to improve the way I study and do my work.
b] Corrects the mistakes in my work.

14. Rahul is the son of a committee member of the school. Despite several warnings, he
continues to cheat during exams. How should the school principal, Mr. Singh, respond?
a] Mr. Singh should give Rahul another warning because disciplinary action may lead to
negative consequences for him.
b] Mr. Singh should take action as it would set an example that all students will be treated
equally.

Section C

Instructions: This section has 5 questions. All questions are compulsory. Each question has 4
statements and 4 possible option choices. Choose ONLY ONE option (out of the 4 given) and
mark it on the answer sheet given to you.
Marks: 10

15. Varem is working in a construction materials company producing eco-friendly bricks. He

volunteers to design a new model of bricks that has the option to regulate the temperature
of the walls. However, his final product did not reach the market due to budget constraints.
Despite this failure, if Varem was focused on building an engine of success, what fruits
would he have focused on? (Rank in order of most contributive option to least contributive
option.)
1. An opportunity for Varem to get recognized and appreciated by the management.
2. This gives Varem a higher chance to lead the production of this new model of bricks
whenever the company has the budget for it.
3. Varem can build on his new skills learnt during the project to contribute to the growth
of the organization.
4. An opportunity for Varem to command a better salary from a competitor company.
a] 2-3-1-4 b] 4-1-2-3 c] 3-2-1-4 d] 1-3-2-4

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16. Which of these statements is demonstrating Growth Identity? (Choose only one option that
is most appropriate out of the four given).
1. “I started learning music and by practicing every day I have been able to improve my
pitch and stamina.”
2. “As a dietician, expertise in my area is defined by the number of clients I have, rather
than how much I know about my subject.”
3. “I opened a Pizza Cafe by experimenting with different types of flours, sauces, and
cheese. I now want to visit Italy to understand how authentic and traditional pizzas are
made.”
4. “I want to gain in-depth knowledge in electrical systems of elevators but don’t know
what to do next.”
a] 1 & 3 b] 2 & 4 c] 1 & 2 d] 1 & 4

17. What is the pathway a Contributor Changemaker can take in his career to make maximum
contributions? (Rank in the order of most contributive to least contributive option)
1. Connect with other people in the field to work together.
2. Make significant donations to a cause.
3. Take up a cause and work dedicatedly towards bringing social change.
4. Start a business around social change.
a] 1-2-3-4 b] 3-4-1-2 c] 4-1-3-2 d] 1-3-4-2

18. Anita is a high performer in her college. She wishes to help her classmates in subjects they
want to improve in. Which of the following choices are most contributive? (Rank the
different responses in the order of most contributive to least contributive.)
1. Give all her notes to her classmates so that they can study on their own.
2. Take short crash-course sessions for subjects that everyone needs to improve on.
3. Clarify everyone's doubts on a one-on-one basis.
4. Help only those students who will be able to improve and score well.
a] 4-1-2-3 b] 2-3-1-4 c] 2-1-4-3 d] 3-2-1-4

19. A student preparing to move to another country for higher education is scared of the
challenges she may face as a young girl. She wants to learn to be independent, but she has
concerns for her safety. These are some of the ways she thought about the challenge. (Rank
the different responses in the order of most contributive option to least contributive option.)
1. “Being with friends will ensure that I feel safe at all times.”
2. “Worrying will not help, it is best to see what happens and hope that difficult situations
do not arise.”
3. “It will be safe to take a parent or guardian till I feel settled and safe.”
4. “Finding out about the common safety issues and problem areas in the city will help
me stay alert and aware when I live there.”
a] 4-2-3-1 b] 1-4-2-3 c] 3-1-2-4 d] 4-1-3-2

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 Section D

Instructions: There are 10 questions in this section. All questions are compulsory. Each
question has 3 options. Select ONLY ONE option that you feel is the most appropriate and
mark it on the answer sheet given to you.
Marks: 30

20. Sanjay has re-joined his old organization. He is asked to work on something that was part
of his earlier job profile. He feels dissatisfied with working on what he has already done in
the past. If he had a Growth Identity, how would he go about this?
a] Even though the work profile is the same, he could find ways to challenge
himself, deepen his understanding of the subject and make it more interesting for
himself.
b] Speak to his manager and ask for new things to work on so that he can get diverse
experience.
c] Since he is familiar with the work, he can complete his work early and then enjoy his
free time.

21. Sakshi is a yoga instructor. She wants to pursue her passion for making YouTube videos as
her career. Which of these contributions can Sakshi make, if she chose the pathway of a
Professional Achiever?
a] She can give talks and seminars across the country & get them video recorded for
upload.
b] She can spend many hours practicing to perfect her teaching style.
c] She can share how her students can use the platform to learn from her videos.

22. Ankur stood for college elections and was elected the President of Student Council after
tough competition. At the end of his term as President, he was asked by a friend, “When
did you feel most successful?” What, according to you, is he likely to say?
a] “I felt most successful when I achieved the position after such a tough competition.”
b] “I felt most success sful when I was able to deal with last-minute crises calmly.”
c] “I felt most successful when I was appreciated for confidently organizing various
events in the college.”

23. Bike riders often drive very carelessly on Indian roads. Which message to drivers could be
most effective to make our roads safer?
a] Let us take responsibility to follow traffic rules and regulations.
b] Let us have concern for everyone who uses the road.
c] Let us avoid getting caught by traffic police and paying fines.

24. Sujoy decides to join whichever regional football team offers him a position as he is
impatient and wants to avoid the uncertainty of not being selected at all. What would be
the long-term consequence of such a decision?
a] He would not be able to leave this team even if other, better teams, offered him a
position.
b] He would lose the opportunity to build his patience.
c] He would not build the capability to adapt to new and ambiguous situations.

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25. Here are 3 friends sharing what they think is the best way to protect our environment.
Whose idea do you agree with?
a] Harish: “Climate change has already affected/ changed the environment and it cannot
be reversed. We just have to wait for a miracle to happen.”
b] Saket: “We need to adopt environment-friendly habits & help others do the same to be
able to protect our environment in the long-run.”
c] Namina: “The government should be strict with industries and activities that harm our
environment and punish those who break the rules.”

26. A Contributor who wants to become a Maths teacher is most likely to…
a] Study and get a degree so that he can get a job as a teacher.
b] Get additional certificates so that he can show evidence of skills needed to be a Maths
teacher.
c] Practice the methods to understand Maths deeply so that he can teach his students well.

27. Which of the career strategies listed below would a Contributor choose?
a] A career strategy that is well planned and involves roles that they are skilled at with a
steady growth in pay and promotions.
b] A career strategy where they take on different roles with new kinds of responsibilities
so that they can grow in the kind of work they do.
c] A career strategy where they can move quickly from one job to another, depending on
what may guarantee better prospects.

28. Here are three candidates giving their speeches for getting elected as the Class
Representative in college. Who is most aware of their Power to Contribute as a Class
Representative?
a] Frodo: “I will communicate all student problems fairly and transparently to the
Management.”
b] Bilbo: “I hope to find solutions to challenges faced - not just by students, but also the
teachers, non-teaching staff, and the college overall.”
c] Arwen: “My aim is to ensure all the problems faced by students reach the teachers and,
that timely action is taken to fix these problems.”

29. Sunita has joined a new organization. Her boss requests her to prepare and lead a meeting
scheduled with senior stakeholders of the organization. She is nervous as she has never
done this before. If Sunita were a Future-Ready Contributor, what would she do?
a] Sunita can sit with a colleague and learn how to make an effective presentation for her
meeting.
b] Sunita can discuss with her boss about the subject of the meeting so that she knows
how to answer any questions in the meeting.
c] Sunita can spend time preparing thoroughly and practicing for the upcoming
presentation.

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