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Nearly All Men Can Stand Adversity, but to Test the Character, Give Him Power

The saying, "Nearly all men can stand adversity, but to test the character, give him power," attributed to Abraham Lincoln, offers profound insight in…

Social Media Is Triggering Fear of Missing Out Amongst the Youth, Precipitating Depression and Loneliness

The advent of social media has dramatically transformed the way people interact, communicate, and share experiences. For many, especially the youth, s…

The Doubter Is a True Man of Science

Doubt has always played a central role in human intellectual progress, driving people to question established norms, challenge long-held beliefs, and …

There Is No Path to Happiness; Happiness Is the Path

The quest for happiness has been an eternal pursuit for humanity, often considered the ultimate goal of life. Many believe that happiness is something…

The empires of the future will be the empires of the mind.

The phrase "The empires of the future will be the empires of the mind," attributed to Winston Churchill, captures the essence of how intellectual prow…

Forests precede civilizations and deserts follow them

The phrase "Forests precede civilizations and deserts follow them" serves as a profound reflection on the relationship between human societies and the…

You hold a responsible position in a ministry in the government. One day in the morning you received a call from the school of your 11-year-old son that you are required to come and meet the Principal. You proceed to the school and find your son in the Principal’s office. The Principal informs you that your son had been found wandering aimlessly in the grounds during the time classes were in progress. The class teacher further informs you that your son has lately become a loner and did not respond to questions in the class, he had also been unable to perform well in the football trials held recently. You bring your son back from the school and in the evening, you along with your wife try to find out the reasons for your son’s changed behavior. After repeated cajoling, your son shares that some children had been making fun of him in the class as well as in the WhatsApp group of the students by calling him stunted, duh and a frog. He tells you the names of a few children who are the main culprits but pleads with you to let the matter rest. After a few days, during a sporting event, where you and your wife have gone to watch your son play, one of your colleague’s son shows you a video in which students have caricatured your son. Further, he also points out to perpetrators who were sitting in the stands. You purposefully walk past them with your son and go home. Next day, you find on social media, a video denigrating you, your son and even your wife, stating that you engaged in physical bullying of children in the sports field. The video became viral on social media. Your friends and colleagues began calling you to find out the details. One of your juniors advised you to make a counter video giving the background and explaining that nothing had happened on the field. You, in turn posted a video which you have captured during the sporting event, identifying the likely perpetrators who were responsible for your son’s predicament. You have also narrated what has actually happened in the field and made attempts to bring out the adverse effects of the misuse of social media. (a) Based on the above case study, discuss the ethical issues involved in the use of social media. (b) Discuss the pros and cons of using social media by you to put across the facts to counter the fake propaganda against your family.

(a) Ethical Issues Involved in the Use of Social Media Based on the Case Study: (b) Pros and Cons of Using Social Media to Counter…

You have just been appointed as Additional Director General of Central Public Works Department. The Chief Architect of your division, who is to retire in six months, in passionately working on a very important project, the successful completion of which would earn him a lasting reputation for the rest of his life. A new lady architect. Seema, trained at Manchester School of Architecture, UK joined as Senior Architect in your division. During the briefing about the project, Seema made some suggestions which would not only add value to the project, but would also reduce completion time. This has made the Chief Architect insecure and he is constantly worried that all the credit will go to her. Subsequently, he adopted a passive and aggressive behaviour towards her and has become disrespectful to her. Seems felt it embarrassing as the Chief Architect left no chance of humiliating her. He would very often correct her in front of other colleagues and raise his voice while speaking to her. This continuous harassment has resulted in her losing confidence and self-esteem. She felt perpetually tensed, anxious and stressed. She appeared to be in awe of him since he has had a long tenure in the office and has vast experience in the area of her work. You are aware of her outstanding academic credentials and careeer in her previous organizations. However, you fear that this harassment may result in compromising her much needed contribution in this important project and may adversely impact her emotional well-being. You have also come to know from her peers that she is contemplating tendering her resignation. (a) What are the ethical issues involved in the above case? (b) What are the option available to you in order to complete the project a wall as to retain Seema in the organization? (c) What would be your response to Seema’s predicament? What measures would you institute to prevent each occurrence from happening in your organization?

(a) Ethical Issues Involved in the Above Case: (b) Options Available to Address the Situation: (c) Response to Seema’s Predicament and Preventive Measures: Response: Preventive…

Vinod is an honest and sincere IAS officer. Recently, he has taken over as Managing Director of the State Road Transport Corporation, his sixth transfer in the past three years. His peers acknowledge his vast knowledge affability and uprightness. The Chairman of the State Road Transport Corporation is a powerful politician and is very close to the Chief Minister. Vinod comes to know about many alleged irregularities of the Corporation and the high-handedness of the Chairman in financial matters. A Board Member of the Corporation belonging to the Opposition Party meets Vinod and hands over a few documents along with a video recording in which the Chairman appears to be demanding bribe for placing a huge order for the supply of QMR tyres. Vinod recollects the Chairman expediting clearing of pending bills of QMR tyres. Vinod confronts the Board Member as to why he is shying away from exposing the Chairman with the so-called solid proof he has with him. The members inform him that the Chairman refuses to yield to his threats. He adds that Vinod may earn recognition and public support if he himself exposes the Chairman. Further, he tells Vined that once his party comes to power, Vinod’s professional growth would be assured. Vinod is aware that he may be penalised if he exposes the Chairman and may further be transferred to a distant place. He knows that Opposition Party stands a better chance of coming to power in the forthcoming elections. However, he also realises that the Board Member is trying to use him for his own political gains. (a): As a conscientious civil servant, evaluate the options available to Vinod. (b): In the light of the above case, comment upon the ethical issues that may arise due to the politicization of bureaucracy.

(a) Options Available to Vinod: (b) Ethical Issues Arising from the Politicization of Bureaucracy: Politicization of bureaucracy undermines its very essence, which is to serve…

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