Corporate Governance

Which corporate leader has inspired you the most and what moral lessons have you learnt from their life?

10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 15 toppers · CSE 2020–2023

Human ValuesCorporate Governance

Discuss how effective corporate governance can ensure the equitable treatment of all stakeholders.

10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 13 toppers · CSE 2019–2022

Corporate GovernanceAccountability and Ethical Governance

Ethical business practices are key for long-term survival of a company. Comment.

10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 9 toppers · CSE 2020–2021

Corporate GovernanceDimensions of Ethics

Economic growth has been the primary goal of economic policies, and the principal measure of an economy's success. In the last few decades, economic growth benefitted mankind in multiple ways. But alongside these benefits, it has also generated significant issues and a series of converging challenges. In light of this, answer the following: (a) What was the rationale behind GDP growth being considered the pillar of economic policies the world over in the past few decades? (b) Explain the need to go beyond GDP growth and reassess our measures of development. Identify some of the components that need to be complemented with GDP growth going forward.

20 marks · 250 words · Answered by 8 toppers · CSE 2020–2021

Accountability and Ethical GovernanceDimensions of Ethics

Good corporate governance is not an end in itself. It is a means to support economic efficiency, sustainable growth and financial stability. Discuss.

10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 8 toppers · CSE 2018–2020

Corporate GovernanceAccountability and Ethical Governance

A mid level manager in a food and beverages firm has been assigned the responsibility to deal with tensions arising in a rural area between the firm and the local farmers. These farmers supply the company with bananas, which are used exclusively by the company in its niche products. The banana plantations are growing a variety developed by the firm. The core issue revolves around the perceived violation of company's IPR as many of the farmers in the neighbouring areas have also started growing the same variety of banana. It is suspected that the farmers with whom the company had a contract have shared the breed with others in the region. The legal department of the firm is of the opinion that a legal complaint against the farmers is the only way to protect the IPR of the company. It would also set a precedent for the future. However, many in the firm also believe that such a step would escalate the matter. In such a scenario, identify the key issues to be addressed. What measures would you suggest to deal with these issues?

20 marks · 250 words · Answered by 7 toppers · CSE 2019–2021

Corporate GovernanceEthical Dilemmas in Government

You have recently been posted as a probationary officer in the District Magistrate's office in a tribal district. During one of the fieldtrips, while interacting with the tribals, you come to know about a private company, established a few years back, which has transformed their lives. The company, using the traditional knowledge of tribals, had launched a series of products and provided numerous livelihood opportunities to the tribals. Upon further enquiry, you come to know that while the lives of tribals had indeed improved, the distribution of profits however, has been quite disproportionate. The company has seen a huge growth in its operations and its owners have amassed huge wealth. It is also planning to file for IPR, which may further hinder the interests of the tribals. You feel that tribals have been left short changed and there has not been an equitable sharing of benefits arising out of the use of their resources. When you tried to approach the Gram Sabha and voice your concerns, the tribals requested you not to intervene as they do not have any alternatives. They also argue that governments in the past have failed to protect their interests. Given the situation, answer the following: (a) Identify the different stakeholders and their interests involved in this case. (b) Present a case to convince the District Magistrate for the need of government intervention in the situation.

20 marks · 250 words · Answered by 7 toppers · CSE 2019–2021

Corporate GovernanceEthical Dilemmas in Government

The mandatory nature of Corporate Social Responsibility goes against the notion of philanthropy. Discuss.

10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 7 toppers · CSE 2019–2021

Corporate GovernanceDimensions of Ethics

It takes more than a corporate governance policy to inspire ethical behavior and sustain a truly ethical workplace. Discuss.

10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 6 toppers · CSE 2019–2023

Corporate GovernanceWork Culture

The challenges posed by the corporate sector's impact on climate, environmental sustainability, and living conditions has highlighted the need for responsible and inclusive business practices. In this direction, the contemporary discourse on corporate governance is emphasizing the interconnectedness of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors. Evaluate the ESG framework in equipping the corporate world with the capabilities to fulfill its social roles and responsibilities.

10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2020–2024

Corporate GovernanceEnvironmental Ethics

There are large number of leather industries in a major industrial town of India. They provide employment to large number of people and are also a prominent source of revenue for the state. Lately it has been observed that despite following the present emission control rules, the collective ecological footprint of these industries remains quite high affecting the surrounding areas in an adverse manner. The new technologies available for emission control are quite costly and thus acts as a disincentive for the owners of the industries for adopting them. In light of this information, the government is contemplating the following options: (a) Shutting down the industries in the region (b) Relocating the industries to a new region (c) Making the emission control rules stricter (d) Providing incentives to the industry owners for adoption of new technology. Analyse the above options in terms of their merits and demerits. What course of action would you choose and why?

20 marks · 250 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2019–2023

Environmental EthicsEthical Dilemmas in Government

Companies adhering to the norms of corporate governance emerge as winners in the long run. Evaluate with the help of suitable examples.

10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2020

Corporate GovernanceAccountability and Ethical Governance

You are a sportsman who has been recently included in the national team squad for an upcoming international tournament. Many others are fighting for the same position and you would like to cement your place in the team as soon as possible. While you are practicing at a training session for the tournament with your fellow team mates, one amongst them offers you a prohibited substance. He claims that it will help you in improving your performance in the tournament. He also informs you that a lot of other team mates also use performance enhancing drugs or PEDs to improve their performance in tournaments. In this context, answer the following questions: (a) What are the options available to you in the above case? Which amongst these will you choose and why? (b) Discuss the ethical issues involved in doping by sportspersons.

20 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2020

Ethics in Private and Public LifeIntegrity

You are working as a Manager who handles critical projects in a private firm. You have recently been issued a notice by the Human Resource department that categorically highlights gender imbalance in your team and instructs you to recruit more females. Realizing the importance of this matter you decide to roll out vacancy requirements on an urgent basis and close it within a week. You receive several applications and start interviewing female candidates. However, you realize that the top four candidates are married and two of them are expecting their child. During the interviews the candidates commit on their priority for the project, till it finishes and show willingness to work from home, afterwards. What is the action that you will take? Explain the factors that you will take into account and justify the merits of the course of action.

20 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2020

Corporate GovernanceEmpathy and Compassion

You are the chief executive of ABC Ltd, an automotive component manufacturing company. Until recently, all of your production plants were located in city X. However, the cost of production has risen, causing profits to decline. A number of factors have led to an increase in the production costs. First, the union representing the workers in your plant waged a successful strike resulting in increased salary and benefits. A second factor has been imposition of stringent environmental regulations. Shareholders are concerned about the declining fortunes of the company. Many of the competitors have moved their operations to less developed cities, where the operating costs are less than city X. ABC Ltd is a major employer in the city where it is located, and you know that a plant closure will cause economic dislocation in the city. Given the situation, answer the following question. (a) What are the ethical issues involved in this case? (b) How can the interests of different stakeholders be reconciled in this case?

Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2020

Corporate GovernanceEthical Dilemmas in Government

The nature of a business's operations has a major influence on the ethical issues with which it must contend. Giving examples, discuss how business ethics is crucial in today's world.

10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2020

Corporate GovernanceDimensions of Ethics

Mr. A is a senior most member of a highly reputed company with considerable customer interface. In recent months, the business of the company has been going down. On detailed analysis, it was found that some of the functionaries of the company have impulsive nature, which has many a times led to altercations with the customers and even among themselves. This has adversely affected the work culture and sullied the image of the company in the market. He seeks your advice, as you are his friend as well as a person who understands management. (a) What are the factors that you would consider in making your advice? (b) What steps will you suggest to deal with the situation that the company faces?

20 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2020

Corporate GovernanceWork Culture