GS4 · 10 marks · 150 words

An ethical work culture is a prerequisite for sustainable growth of an organization. Discuss and suggest some measures to build an ethical work culture in an organization.

Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2021–2022

Work CultureCorporate GovernanceCivil Service ValuesAccountability and Ethical GovernanceIntegrity

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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Anshu PriyaAIR 16 · CSE 2021 · 104 wordsTheir whole copy

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Work culture is the atmosphere prevalent in an organisation and the common code of conduct and value system with which members of an organisation relate to.

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pre-requisite to Sustainable growth → enhances Brand value of an organisation Eg- Tata known for its philanthropic work → leads to 'Economic gains' Eg- HDFC Bank insulated from Non performing assets ↳ enhances global prestige Eg- Reliance got into Aramco deal with Saudi Arabia

↳ leadership at work culture motivates other employees Eg- Narayan Murthy of Infosys.

↳ Unethical work culture leads to unethical Market practices [insider trading] Eg- Satyam Scam

Measures ↳ Shareholder to stakeholder model ↳ creative capitalism of Narayan Murthy [people, planet, people] ↳ Lead by Example ↳ Ethical hotlines [2nd ARC] ↳ Incentive Based pay [2nd ARC] ↳ Accountability and transparency for grievance redressal.

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Work culture should also be supplemented by values of spirit of service and dedication

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