Suppose the Dean - Academics wanted to reduce future conflicts and political maneuvering to ensure harmony among faculty.

Which of the following options will BEST reduce conflicts and politicking amongst the faculty?

The correct option is A because it focuses on complementary courses, reducing direct competition and fostering collaboration between new and existing faculty members. It strikes a balance between maintaining the strengths of the current faculty and introducing innovation through new hires, thereby minimizing conflicts and politicking.

Option B is not correct because they are described as not-so-good teachers. Allowing them to teach all types of courses may compromise the overall quality of education, potentially leading to dissatisfaction among students and conflicts within the faculty.

Option C is not the most suitable option because while it maintains the excellence of existing courses by assigning A type candidates to teach them. However, it may face resistance from existing faculty members who might not be comfortable or interested in teaching new courses. This approach may lead to conflicts and challenges in implementing changes smoothly.

Option D is not correct because it creates a scenario where new A type candidates and existing faculty members are offering the same courses. This can potentially lead to conflicts and political maneuvering as faculty members compete for teaching assignments and student attention. The direct competition may hinder collaboration and harmony among the faculty.

Option E is incorrect B type candidates are described as average teachers but competent in creating and teaching new courses that complement existing ones. Allowing them to teach all kinds of courses, including existing ones, might not leverage their strengths effectively, potentially leading to a compromise in the quality of education for existing courses.