Ethics in Private and Public Life

Discuss the ethical issues involved in product endorsements. (b) Explain the role of attitudinal and behavioral change in maintaining cleanliness in India. Q2. (a) Do you think that the poor in our country are excluded from mainstream due to the moral choices of the rich? Discuss. (b) What are the ethical issues involved in commercial surrogacy? Discuss. Q3. (a) What are the ethical challenges faced by journalists in contemporary times? (b) What are the sources that help determine the correctness of an action? How can these provide guidelines in public life? Q4. (a) When is it ethically justified for an employee to leak information about their organization? Support with an example. (b) 'Competition is good for society, but it also has a dark side.' Discuss.

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Dimensions of EthicsAttitude

India is a patriarchal society where women's conduct is often tried to be regulated. Prescription of dress code is a manifestation of same patriarchal mindset. It has following implications :-

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Dimensions of EthicsEthics in Private and Public Life

Big firms often undertake sub-contracting to complete large infrastructure projects in a timely manner. You recently joined one such firm as a manager responsible for awarding these contracts. Looking at the past records, you find that all contracts for the past few years have been awarded to a particular firm, X. Your superior has asked you to award an upcoming contract to the same firm. Although, not binding, company procedure maintains that sub-contracting work should be offered after competitive bids. This is to ensure that the firm most suitable for the project in terms of operations and finance gets the contract. When you discuss this with your superior, he insists that hiring of the firm X has been done as per legal norms of the company and does not constitute a violation of any rule. You decide to contact the owner of the firm X. After doing so, you realize that he is the nephew of your superior, who is also a shareholder in the company. (a) State the ethical issues involved in the case. (b) Does this form of transaction between two private parties constitute a conflict of interest? Justify. (c) Evaluate the possible ways of awarding contracts in such a situation with their merits and demerits. Also state which method would be more suitable in each situation.

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Conflict of InterestCorporate Governance

5-(a) Silence in the face of injustice even if you are unaffected is complicity with the perpetrator.

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Dimensions of EthicsEthics in Private and Public Life

Srushti is a young and dynamic IPS officer, posted as Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) in a communally sensitive district. Her husband Arjun is an IAS officer and posted as Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) in the same district. Both are honest, sincere and deeply committed to their work. They have a daughter who is just four months old, and is looked after by a domestic helper. Srushti resumed duty just two weeks ago after six months of maternity leave. At 9 PM on Saturday night, Srushti is in her office reviewing the security arrangements with her team for an upcoming local festival. The situation in the area has been tense throughout the week due to a flare-up between two communities over a petty issue. Around 9:30 PM, she gets a call from the Superintendent of Police. He asks her to prepare a detailed law and order brief for a high-level meeting the next morning. Srushti reaches home at 10 PM, feeling exhausted. She has not been getting proper sleep during the week due to frequent night patrolling. Arjun also returns around the same time after a long day in the field. Their daughter has been unwell and cried through most of the previous night. Arjun expresses concern about Srushti's heavy workload and the baby's condition. He tells her that she can not keep pushing herself like this and that the child needs more of her attention. Srushti replies that she cannot afford to step back. She adds that people are already judging her and questioning her commitment to work for availing maternity leave. The conversation gradually turns into an argument. Arjun feels Srushti is ignoring her health and family, while Srushti feels judged and unsupported. Later that night, as Srushti sits at her desk preparing the report, she pauses and reflects on the purpose of her work. She had joined the IPS to serve the people and protect the vulnerable. But now, she wonders if she is being fair to her own child and family. Even as recently as last week, she had to cancel the family dinner as she had to attend an urgent meeting at the SP office. She also feels the weight of expectations. Male officers with children are rarely questioned. But as a new mother, she is constantly under scrutiny. Many in the department believe that women, especially new mothers, are not suitable for field duty. Srushti starts thinking about her options. She knows that whatever decision she makes will not only impact her own future but also influence the expectations placed on other working mothers in uniform. a) What are the ethical issues involved in the above case? b) Evaluate the options available to Srushti in the above situation. c) What suggestions would you make to help officers like Srushti maintain a healthy work-life balance.

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Ethics in Private and Public LifeCivil Service Values

"The love of one's country is a splendid thing. But why should love stop at the border?" What do you understand by nationalism? What significance does it hold in your life?

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Human ValuesEthics in Private and Public Life