(a) A government officer has to deal with different types of bosses during his career. It is evident that Pawan is passing through a difficult time, and he must maintain his cool and make the most rational decision under these circumstances. The options available with Pawan are as follows, 

 

i.Learn to live with the situation and suffer the pain of the misbehaviour of the senior officer.

ii.Proceed on leave

iii.Resign from the job

iv.Make an official complaint against the senior officer to a higher officer.

v.Understand the mind of the senior officer and improve the quality of his work to meet and exceed his expectations.

 

(b) It is wrong to assume that only the senior officer is at fault. Sometimes, the boss reprimands the subordinate due to the poor quality of his work. Hence, Pawan must understand his superior’s mind, work harder and improve the quality of his work so that he can meet the expectation of his superior. He must also discuss and share his problems with his family and friends to reduce his emotional pain and get some constructive suggestions. 

 

(c) I will advise the boss and subordinate to understand each other. I will advise the boss to be patient with the staff. I will also advise the subordinates to work harder and focus on performing their jobs better. I will also advise the boss to emotionally connect with the subordinates by calling for family gatherings where all officials can interact informally and develop emotional bonding.

 

(d) I will suggest training on stress management, yoga, meditations, Art of Living etc., to reduce stress and create a pleasant atmosphere in the office. (278 words)