Codes of Ethics and Conduct

Investigative reporting by media can be a significant source of information on corruption. What are ethical issues involved in investigative journalism? What safeguards can be introduced to prevent its misuse?

10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2016–2018

Transparency and InformationCorruption

P worked as an Assistant with a state government run Corporation. She was reporting to M, who was working as an Officer. During the course of work, M used vulgar language and tried to develop proximity with P. At that time, P openly expressed to M she did not appreciate his behaviour. This resulted in M giving more work to P and making her wait in his cabin for prolonged periods. Since the hostile work atmosphere became unbearable for P, she verbally complained to her seniors. Nothing happened for months. Since M threatened to spoil confidential record of P and destroy her career by falsely entangling her in corruption charges, P complained in writing. CEO of the Corporation handed complaint to the HOD of the department. The written complaint resulted into appointment of an officer to inquire into the complaint which concluded that P's complaint was false and recommended her transfer. As a result, P was transferred to other office. P approached a union leader and an NGO for help. At that time P was not aware about the existence of the Vishakha guidelines and the Law on sexual harassment enacted in 2013. Due to their help the administration formed a complaints committee although it didn't adhere the members' criteria of Vishakha guidelines. Though P produced witnesses, committee concluded it could not be said conclusively that P was harassed by M. In addition the committee commented negatively on the nature and work performance of P. The Corporation closed the case after giving warning to M and transferred him to rural posting on promotion. a) What will be your reaction after reading the above case study? b) Analyse the ethical issues in handling of P grievances. c) Suppose you are the secretary of the department which has jurisdiction over the corporation and P sends details of her grievances then what are the options available to you? Evaluate them and choose the best option, giving reasons.

25 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2016

Ethical Dilemmas in GovernmentCodes of Ethics and Conduct

You are the Chief Judicial Magistrate of a district and you have also administrative authority on district judiciary. In due course, a four days leave from work falls and everyone seems to enjoy the holidays. On the third day of the leave, you come to know through TV channels that one of your subordinate judges had been caught in a raid on a hotel, famed for prostitution in the neighbouring country. However, the judge is released without any case registered against him and is freed by the local police of the neighbouring country. The neighbouring country did it due to good relation with our country. Although the news did not reach to the press and public of your district, but staff members are aware about such incident. Majority of staff members want only warning should be given, but the other want the erring judge to be sacked. (a) What should be your courses of action in this case and discuss why they are necessary? (b) Discuss some feasible strategies to avoid such type of embarrassment in future.

20 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2016

Civil Service ValuesIntegrity

Discuss the reasons why public servants are expected to have more discipline in their conduct than others and hence there are code of conduct and code of ethics for them? Is a public servant only a public servant during office hours or ethical norms should be practiced outside office hours also? Explain.

10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2016

Codes of Ethics and ConductEthics in Private and Public Life

A wrestler who has participated at international and national events gets his berth to represent India in the upcoming Olympic through a court battle replacing the sportsperson who won a medal in the last Olympic. When few days are left in the event, there are reports of doping against him. He alleges for foul practices by some people in his foods. Initial investigation also happens from this angle. He is being portrayed as clean. The Indian anti-doping agency also clears his name which is challenged in the world anti-doping agency. This agency rule against the wrestler and consequently, he loses chance to participate in the Olympic. At this stage, India loses chance to participate in the category he could have participated. Most importantly, image of the country has suffered. Suppose you were the concerned authority to take a final decision on his participation and replacement at early stage when the controversy first surfaced then a) Discuss the courses of action that you could have followed and give reasons in justification. b) What steps should be taken by the sports authorities in the country to avoid such embarrassment at national and international level. c) To what extent adoption of a code of sports ethics at national level will help in this regard?

20 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2016

Codes of Ethics and ConductEthical Dilemmas in Government