Attitude

As the administrator in-charge of your area, you are witness to the widespread food wastage in lavish parties as well as in restaurants and eateries, on one hand and people starving due to inability to ensure one square-meal a day, on the other. Realizing that it is not the scarcity of resources, but the habit of people that is causing paucity in availability of food, you decide that certain measures are needed to be taken in order to deal with the issue of starvation at the grassroot level. 20 Given the situation, answer the following questions: (a) Identify the ethical issues involved in this case. (b) What measures would you take to deal with wastage of food in your area? (c) What explains this co-existence of affluence and hunger in developing countries like India?

20 marks · 250 words · Answered by 12 toppers · CSE 2017–2019

Empathy and CompassionEthical Dilemmas in Government

You are posted as a District Education Officer (DEO) in a Maoist affected district. You have been specifically given the responsibility to work on the literacy mission. After reading the education reports and doing field visits, you find that the number of out of school children has increased drastically and the motivation among students and teachers is also low. While certain basic infrastructure is already in place, the major hurdle in attracting students to these schools include the attitude of inhabitants towards education and the security risks involved in sending children to schools. Given the situation, answer the following questions: (a) Analyse the reasons behind such an attitude. (b) As a DEO, what are the steps that you would take in order to increase the school attendance and change the prevalent attitude of inhabitants towards education?

20 marks · 250 words · Answered by 11 toppers · CSE 2017–2019

Crisis Decision MakingAttitude

The recent decision by the government to ban use of red beacons is only a symbolic gesture and a lot more needs to be done to end the VIP culture in India. Critically discuss.

10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 10 toppers · CSE 2017–2019

Civil Service ValuesWork Culture

Intolerance can be linked both to prejudices and value judgments. Elaborate with relevant examples. Also discuss how intolerance can be countered in a multicultural society like India.

10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 10 toppers · CSE 2017–2019

Human ValuesAttitude

To what extent can financial incentives help shape attitude towards social issues? Discuss with relevant examples.

10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 10 toppers · CSE 2017–2019

AttitudeSocial Influence and Persuasion

Social attitude towards corruption has become more forgiving with time leading to a view of illegal gains and misappropriation of public assets as a "rightful" individual prerogative. Analyse in the context of India.

10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 9 toppers · CSE 2017–2019

AttitudeCorruption

Issues around economic inclusion are not just about income gaps, there are many dimensions of moral and ethical choices as well. Discuss.

10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 9 toppers · CSE 2016–2019

Dimensions of EthicsEthical Dilemmas in Government

Instances of atrocities against dalits despite stringent legal measures point to the fact that the problem is not one of legality only but a matter of entrenched social prejudices and attitude. In this context suggest some effective measures to address the issue holistically.

10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 9 toppers · CSE 2016–2019

AttitudeSocial Influence and Persuasion

With proliferation of social media, people have got the opportunity to express their views anonymously and more freely. (a) What according to you, is its effect on the social and political culture of the country? (b) Discuss the role of social media in changing one's attitude, particularly the youth.

10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 7 toppers · CSE 2017–2018

AttitudeSocial Influence and Persuasion

You are the District Magistrate in a district where a significant number of transgenders reside. While discrimination against the community is well known, commuters increasingly complain of harassment at their hands, especially at traffic junctions where transgenders are mostly involved in begging. This, at times, also leads to traffic management issues. You have received a number of complaints in this regard and have to act quickly to resolve it. However, a group of transgender associations argue that begging is their only source of livelihood. Given the situation, answer the following questions: (a) Describe the ethical issues involved in this case. Discuss the attitude of people towards transgenders in general and reasons for the same. (b) What possible courses of action can be undertaken in such situations? Discuss their merits and demerits.

20 marks · 250 words · Answered by 7 toppers · CSE 2017–2019

Empathy and CompassionEthical Dilemmas in Government

You are the Managing Director of a multinational company that prides on hiring people from diverse backgrounds. The company also chooses multiple projects under Corporate Social Responsibility that are geared towards social inclusion and empowerment of vulnerable sections of the society. Miss 'X' who works in your office tells you that she has been diagnosed with HIV. It happened due to malpractice by a medical practitioner who re-used a contaminated syringe that led Miss 'X' to contract the disease. The company has strict policies about toleration and you ensure Miss 'X' that she can continue with her job in the company without facing any form of discrimination. A few days after the revelation, Miss 'X' angrily submits her resignation letter. She states that she has faced discrimination at the workplace everyday after the revelation. Her colleagues are hesitant to eat lunch with her, they make sure they do not drink water from the same source and the females in the office comment on her marital status. She is also asked to sit separately during departmental discussions. She intends to sue the company for mental harassment. If she takes the step, the public image of the company will be maligned and its non-discriminatory policies will be questioned. The following are some suggested options for you to deal with the situation as a Managing Director of the company. Evaluate the merits and demerits of each of the options: (a) You accept her resignation and suggest a compensation package so that she refrains from suing the company. (b) You persuade her not to submit her resignation and transfer her to another department. (c) You ask her to continue with her job and take strict action against the colleagues who discriminated against her Also, state (without necessarily restricting to the above options) your course of action, giving proper reasons.

20 marks · 250 words · Answered by 6 toppers · CSE 2017–2019

Corporate GovernanceEmpathy and Compassion

You are posted as a District Education Officer (DEO) in a Maoist affected district. You have been specifically given the responsibility to work on the literacy mission. After reading the education reports and doing field visits, you find that the number of out of school children has increased drastically and the motivation among students and teachers is also low. While certain basic infrastructure is already in place, the major hurdle in attracting students to these schools include the attitude of inhabitants towards education and the security risks involved in sending children to schools. Given the situation, answer the following questions: (a) Analyse the reasons behind such an attitude. 20 (b) As a DEO, what are the steps that you would take in order to increase the school attendance and change the prevalent attitude of inhabitants towards education?

20 marks · 250 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2017–2018

Social Influence and PersuasionAttitude

There is an entrenched perception in our country that the police is biased against the minority community. Why does such a perception exist? Suggest steps to bridge the police community gap.

10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2017–2018

Impartiality and ObjectivityCivil Service Values

India's abysmal record in sex ratio and gender violence reflects the general attitude of the society towards women. Discuss. In this context, how could an attitudinal change be brought about?

10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2017–2018

AttitudeSocial Influence and Persuasion

Differentiate between persuasion and social influence. How can persuasion be made effective to bring about an attitudinal change? Give two examples where you brought about a positive attitudinal change through persuasion.

10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2017–2018

Social Influence and PersuasionAttitude

How does the use of social media influence political participation and civic engagement? Discuss with examples.

10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2017–2018

Social Influence and PersuasionAttitude

Your 16 year old cousin, Leena, loves to play basketball but her peers mock her short height, so much so that Leena has developed a negative attitude towards all sports. As a responsible elder cousin, how will you convince Leena to take up sports once again?

10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2017–2018

AttitudeSocial Influence and Persuasion

"In contemporary times, social media platforms have emerged as powerful agents in shaping individual and societal attitudes." Do you agree with this view? Justify your answer.

10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2017

AttitudeSocial Influence and Persuasion

You have been recently posted as Superintendent of Police of a district which has a famous temple. Shortly thereafter you found that there is considerable tension in your district on the issue of allowing entry of women in the temple. The women were trying to break the allegedly 400-year-old tradition of the temple, which banned women from entering its inner sanctum. Recently a 350-strong group of women was stopped by the temple administration from entering the temple. This led to a scuffle wherein few women participating in the protest were manhandled. There is a pressure on you from local politicians who want you to prevent any such forced entry as elections are approaching. (a) Do you think there is a dichotomy between progressive values guaranteed to women by the Constitution and regressive traditions which continue in the garb of religion? How can this dichotomy be resolved? (b) How would you manage the law and order situation created by the forced entry? (c) How would you manage and mould patriarchal attitude of the temple administrators and male elders to ensure harmony.

20 marks · 250 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2017–2018

Ethical Dilemmas in GovernmentLaw and Morality

Lack of cleanliness in urban areas despite schemes such as the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan point to difficulties faced in bringing about attitudinal and behavioural changes. Discuss.

10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2016–2018

AttitudeSocial Influence and Persuasion

Many of the present social conflicts arise due to prejudices and discrimination. Illustrate. What can be done to curb discrimination and handle prejudices?

10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2017

AttitudeSocial Influence and Persuasion

You are posted as a District Education Officer (DEO) in a Maoist affected district. You have been specifically given the responsibility to work on the literacy mission. After reading the education reports and doing field visits, you find that the number of out of school children has increased drastically and the motivation among students and teachers is also low. While certain basic infrastructure is already in place, the major hurdle in attracting students to these schools include the attitude of inhabitants towards education and the security risks involved in sending children to schools. Given the situation, answer the following questions: (a) Analyse the reasons behind such an attitude. (b) As a DEO, what are the steps that would take in order to increase the school attendance and change the prevalent attitude of inhabitants towards education?

20 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2017

Social Influence and PersuasionAttitude

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

You get your first posting as a District Collector in a predominantly rural area. Recently, the office of Registrar General of Births, Deaths and Marriages registered an inter-caste marriage of a young couple. On hearing the news, villagers and family members of the married couple attacked the Registrar's office and are holding their respective children in captivity. One group also enjoys immense political power in the state and have warned you against taking any action. 20 Based on the above information, answer the following questions. (a) What is/are the ethical dilemma(s) that an administrator faces in such situations? (b) Enumerate your priorities and steps that you will take to handle the situation. (c) What are the social and attitudinal factors at play? What will be your role in bringing about a change in these?

20 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2017

Ethical Dilemmas in GovernmentPressure and Loyalty