GS4 · 10 marks · 150 words

Try not to become a man of success but rather try to become a man of value. Albert Einstein

Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2019–2024

Human ValuesDimensions of Ethics

Syllabus: Ethics and Human Interface: Essence, determinants and consequences of Ethics in-human actions; dimensions of ethics; ethics - in private and public relationships. Human Values - lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers and administrators; role of family society and educational institutions in inculcating values.

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Ganesh Kumar BaskarAIR 7 · CSE 2019 · 125 wordsTheir whole copy

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The above quote brings about the superiority of ethical living over being successful.

| Success X | Ethics |

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(1) Elizabeth Holmes, of Theranos was founder of $1 Billion worth value. But lack of integrity led to her downfall.

(2) Satyam Scam of Ramalinga Raju not just affected him but also those who worked for him.

(3) Lack of ethics destroys one's chance of success as categorical imperative one against it.

(4) Gandhiji was true.

Ethics → Success

  1. Gandhiji's ethical struggle led to freedom of India.
  2. N. Narayana Murthy's ethical corporate governance led to emergence of Infosys.
  3. Ethics builds organisational trust and loyalty leading to success.
  4. Ethics leads to better brand value which makes for companies and leads to better sales.

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