Social Influence and Persuasion

Celebrities are paid huge amounts by companies for endorsing products that at times turn out to be harmful for the consumers. Examine the ethical dimensions involved in such instances.

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

Corporate GovernanceDimensions of Ethics

Prescription of dresscode for women not only violates their liberty but also reflects outdated views on gender relations as well as proper conduct. Comment.

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

Dimensions of EthicsEthics in Private and Public Life

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

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

There is a historical city in one of the districts of UP. Recently, it has been in news due to controversy on a report by a person of the city that there has been exodus of people only belonging to majority community although they are in minority in the city. The controversy is on the claim that the migration is only due to fear of the dominant community in the city and not due to other reasons such as search for better life, employment, safety and security due to gagsters menace and law and order problems. This has also been corroborated by a report on the issue by the NHRC, which has also become controversial. Interestingly, the city has always had communal harmony. It has seen no trace of communal tension even at a time when parts of UP witnessed a lot of violence and communal hatred during 2013. a) Suppose you are the District Magistrate of that district then what should be your immediate priorities and why? b) Discuss the role and significance of various stakeholders you will seek help and why? c) Discuss your courses of actions which will be able to not only provide short term solution but also be long lasting in establishing rule of law and peace and harmony in the city.

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

Crisis Decision MakingSocial Influence and Persuasion

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. (b) What are the various sources through which humans can judge the correctness of their actions? In the context of public life discuss how these sources are important in offering a clear and practical guidance. (b) Competition, it is argued, spurs the best of performance, however, can it also instigate cheating and unethical behaviour? Discuss with adequate examples. (b) "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 1 topper · CSE 2016

AttitudeSocial Influence and Persuasion

"A Constitution may indicate the direction in which we are to move, but the social structure will decide how far we are able to move and at what pace". In the light of this statement, do you think that attitudes held by us are the main cause of lack of desirable level change in our society? Discuss the hurdles faced in changing such attitude?

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

AttitudeSocial Influence and Persuasion

The role of Media is very important in shaping people's thought and action. In this regard consider the following: i. Media should stand for peace and not for war. ii. Media shouldn't take side in the name of nationalism. Discuss how media ethics can help in explaining the above questions.

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

Dimensions of EthicsSocial Influence and Persuasion