Aptitude vs. Skill-Case Study - I

You are the District Magistrate (DM) of a Naxal-affected district. You are the chairperson of the committee responsible for selecting the 'Chief Project Manager' for a critical and sensitive project related to tribal development and rehabilitation. This is a contract-based position but has a massive budget allocation. Three candidates remain in the final selection stage:

Candidate 'A' has excellent technical degrees and an outstanding work record (Skill), but during the interview, he appears insensitive to the problems of local tribals and comes across as arrogant. He clearly lacks the 'Aptitude' for public service.

Candidate 'B' has average technical skills but possesses excellent ....

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