Consider the following statements: 1. Adaptability skill involves a

Consider the following statements:

  • 1. Adaptability skill involves a person’s ability to adjust to change in his/her environment.
  • 2. Being adaptable does not mean that in one’s career one can be able to respond quickly to changing ideas, responsibilities, expectations, trends, strategies and other processes at work.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
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UPSC Combined Section Officer – 2019-20
Statement 1 is correct. Adaptability skill is fundamentally the ability of a person to adjust and thrive in changing circumstances, environments, or roles. Statement 2 is incorrect. Being adaptable specifically means being able to respond quickly, flexibly, and effectively to changing ideas, responsibilities, expectations, trends, strategies, and other processes at work. The statement contradicts the definition of adaptability.
Adaptability is a crucial soft skill involving flexibility and responsiveness to change.
In a dynamic world, adaptability is highly valued by employers as it allows individuals and organizations to navigate uncertainty and embrace new challenges.