GS4

Do you think a corporate's social responsibility extends beyond one's immediate community to the international community? Why/Why not?

Answered by 6 toppers · CSE 2022–2024

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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The toppers’ answers

RuhaniAIR 5 · CSE 2023 · 70 wordsTheir whole copy

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This case deals with the signing of business deal between countries ABC, GAMA and XYZ.

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a) ETHICAL ISSUES INVOLVED

  • Human rights violation by XYZ
  • Signing of deal between GAMA & XYZ.
  • Good business, but with questionable clients.

b) GAMA must look at business ethics while pursuing business interest. However, if business interests can be misused for human rights violation, then GAMA must not pursue business interests solely.

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