GS4

Do you think corporate businesses such as GAMA must consider international ethics while pursuing business interests? Why/why not?

Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2023–2024

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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RuhaniAIR 5 · CSE 2023 · 29 wordsTheir whole copy

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GAMA must look at business ethics while pursuing business interest.

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However, if business interests can be misused for human rights violation, then GAMA must not pursue business interests solely.

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