Directions: In the question below is given a statement followed by two courses of action numbered I and II. You have to assume everything in the statement to be true and on the basis of the information given in the statement, decide which of the suggested course of action logically follow(s) for pursuing.

Owing to a technical fault in the manufacturing unit a company, quality assessment standards could not be met in-house, which could lead to a delay in the dispatch of a consignment for an important foreign-based client.

Which of the following statements is a viable course of action?

I.The company should inform the client about the current state of affairs and cancel the consignment.

II.The company should dispatch the consignment on the scheduled date even if quality has to be compromised.