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Dimensions of Ethics
47 questions match. Years are the CSE year of the toppers who answered.
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What do you mean by social justice? Explain with examples, why it is imperative for a society to promote social justice.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 6 toppers · CSE 2016–2018
Dimensions of EthicsEmpathy and Compassion
"It is not always the same thing to be a good person and a good citizen." Explain the meaning of this statement and analyse its implications for a democratic society.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 6 toppers · CSE 2016–2018
Ethics in Private and Public LifeLaw and Morality
"Morality is based neither on the principle of utility, nor on a law of nature, but on human reason. But human reason can be fallible." Comment., What does morality mean to you?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 6 toppers · CSE 2016–2018
Dimensions of EthicsEthical Theories
"A people that values its privileges above its principles soon loses both." What does this quotation mean to you? Explain with an example.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2016–2019
Dimensions of EthicsHuman Values
Competition, it is argued, spurs the best of performance, however, can it also instigate cheating and unethical behaviour? Discuss with adequate examples.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2016–2019
Dimensions of EthicsEthical Dilemmas in Government
Given below is a quotation. Bring out what it means to you in present context. "The intellect has sharp eye for methods and tools, but is blind to ends and values." -Einstein.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2017–2018
Dimensions of EthicsHuman Values
What teachings of Mahavira are most relevant today and why? Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2017
Indian ThinkersDimensions of Ethics
"The difference between what we do and what we are capable of doing would suffice to solve most of the world's problems."-Mahatma Gandhi
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2017
Human ValuesIndian Thinkers
What do you understand by the 'voice of conscience'? In what ways can you prepare yourself to listen to the voice of conscience?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2017
Sources of Ethical GuidanceHuman Values
Socially and economically marginalized women are used to make a profit, often at the cost of their own health and reproductive autonomy, in the name of commercial surrogacy. Discuss the ethical issues associated with commercial surrogacy in India. Should commercial surrogacy be completely banned?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2016–2018
Dimensions of EthicsEthical Dilemmas in Government
What are the ethical issues involved in the practice of undercover journalism? (b) Do you support the practice of undercover investigation by journalists? Give reasons in support of your answer.
20 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2017–2018
Dimensions of EthicsEthical Dilemmas in Government
The crux of ethical behavior lies not only in standards, but in their adoption in action and issuing sanctions against their violation. Illustrate.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2017–2018
Civil Service ValuesCodes of Ethics and Conduct
'Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them, humanity cannot survive.' (Dalai Lama)
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2017
Human ValuesEmpathy and Compassion
"Academic freedom is the bedrock of scholarly inquiry and intellectual progress." Examine the ethical issues that arise when educational institutions yield to political, social, or economic pressures and compromise academic freedom.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2017
Family, Society and EducationDimensions of Ethics
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.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2017
Dimensions of EthicsAttitude
"A man's conscience and his judgement is the same thing and as the judgement, so also the conscience, may be erroneous."
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2017
Dimensions of EthicsSources of Ethical Guidance
Privileges and principles are two sides of the same coin. One is essentially accompanied by the other. In modern individualistic society, people often value their privilege more than the principles. This degenerates the society and is not conducive for its development.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2017
Human ValuesFamily, Society and Education
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 :-
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2017
Dimensions of EthicsEthics in Private and Public Life
You are the CEO of a pharmaceutical company that has monopolized the manufacture of an anti-allergen device, which is used by millions who suffer from different kinds of allergic reactions: life threatening as well as non-threatening. Your company that was initially facing significant losses has increased the price of the device and since then has been witnessing huge profit margins. While the stakeholders of the company are pleased with your decision, there is a public backlash against the price rise. Politicians too have begun criticizing the policies of the company. 20 (a) What are the ethical issues involved? (b) Enumerate the values that are under question in the mentioned scenario? (c) As the CEO of the company, would you retrospectively change your decision in light of the public backlash?
20 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2017
Corporate GovernanceEthical Dilemmas in Government
5-(a) Silence in the face of injustice even if you are unaffected is complicity with the perpetrator.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2017
Dimensions of EthicsEthics in Private and Public Life
"There may be times when we are powerless to prevent injustice, but there must never be a time when we fail to protest." Discuss the significance of this statement in present day India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2017
Dimensions of EthicsHuman Values
Given below are two quotations. Bring out what they mean to you in the present context: (a) "We are what our thoughts have made us; so take care about what you think. Words are secondary. Thoughts live; they travel far."
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2017
Human ValuesDimensions of Ethics
Lets study the merits & demerits of undercover journalism to analyze whether it is right or not.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2017
Ethical Dilemmas in GovernmentLaw and Morality