GS4 · 20 marks · 250 words

Do you think the Defence sector companies marketing sensitive technologies must be regulated by their respective governments, or regulation may curtail their entrepreneurial and innovation energy? Discuss.

Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2022–2025

Corporate GovernanceTechnology and EthicsEthics in International RelationsEthical Dilemmas in Government

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.

How toppers approached it

From all 5 answers · about 300 words · 60% drew a diagram.

Opening

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Body

  • Points60%
  • Points and prose40%

Close

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  • A way forward40%

The toppers’ answers

NausheenAIR 9 · CSE 2023 · 159 wordsTheir whole copy

Opening

The above case study highlights the security and human rights concern in international arena which often gets sidelined due to domestic concerns.

Body · points and prose

(a) Ethical issues in the above case:-

(1) issue of arms proliferation through defense deal.

(2) issue of human rights violation and undermining of democratic principles.

(3) silence of international community over establishment of relations with such country having dubious records.

↳ (4) Profitability at the expense of international community.

↳ (5) Concerns of control by the country over private business operation and its failure to uphold just order.

(b) Corporate businesses must consider ethical principles while conducting businesses:-

Diagram
Reasons ├── (1) Upholding utilitarian spirit. ├── (2) Balancing profitability with morality. ├── (3) Ensuring favorable opinion for further such deals. └── (4) They are product of society and must return them their share (Gandhi)

Reasons why they can overlook such concerns :-

(d)

Diagram
Regulation needed ├── (1) International ethics demands such regulation ├── (2) To promote human rights and principles. ├── (3) To impose penalties for any illegal activities └── (4) Unrestricted business operation might damage the nation's image too.

Close · a way forward

Though tight regulation might curtail some entrepreneurial and innovative spirit, like in the case of pre-LPG order of India, it is the need of the hour. As states with dubious intention of security might use private parties for causing their motives. Hence, a global regulation is must for it.

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