GS4 · 20 marks · 250 words

Discuss the ethical dilemma Karan faces in deciding whether to report the incident against Mariyam's wishes. (b) Evaluate the options available to Karan. Which of these options should he choose and why? (c) What responsibilities do organizations like XYZ Corp have in preventing and addressing sexual harassment and creating inclusive workplace environments?

Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2024–2025

Ethical Dilemmas in GovernmentCorporate GovernanceCivil Service ValuesIntegrity

Syllabus: Public/Civil service values and Ethics in Public administration: Status and problems; ethical concerns and dilemmas in government and private institutions; laws, rules, regulations and conscience as sources of ethical guidance; accountability and ethical governance; strengthening of ethical and moral values in governance; ethical issues in international relations and funding; corporate governance.

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Ujjwal PriyankAIR 10 · CSE 2025 · 159 wordsTheir whole copy

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The case study presents a situation where Mariyam faces sexual harassment at XYZ corp. from senior workers.

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(a) Ethical dilemma faced by Karan

(1.) Dignity of women v/s Future career → Mariyam is mentally harassed but fear loss of job

(2.) Integrity v/s Personal gains → Karan's ethics call his conscience to carry out legal prosecution. However, he fears Mariyam future prospects

(3) Moral courage v/s Fear → Fear of monetary loss and ruining of career.

(b) Options available to Karan

(1.) Lodge a complaint on behalf of Mariyam under POSH Act

ProsCons
1. Punishment for offenders1. Mariyam career can be ruined
2. Justice for Mariyam2. Loss of opportunity from expansion of XYZ corp.

(2.) Remain silent!

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ProsCons
• Bright future in the company• Loss of dignity of Mariyam

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