Ethics Case Studies

Approach towards the problem

Approach A

1. Knowing and understanding the issue
2. Reasons
3. Stakeholders
4. Steps to be taken

Approach B

1. Recognize facts of the case
2. Stakeholders
3. Moral Issues/dilemmas/conflict of interest
4. Alternatives available
5. Evaluation of alternatives based on moral point of view
6. Best option - based on morals, justice, common good, consequences, means, etc

Principles to keep in mind while resolving ethical dilemma

• Constitutional values
• Rule of law
• Justice to all
• Sarvodaya- progress of all
• Public exchequer- a source of salaries and other benefits
• Selflessness- to put societal interest at priority. Eg. IPS Narendra Kumar laid down his life while fighting mining mafias
• Integrity- to have high moral standards in every situation, and a desire to stick to these standards
• Courage- to not bog downed by threats. Eg. IES Satyandra dube- exposed financial irregularities in road construction
• Public service
• Social ethics
• Utilitarianism- greatest good of greatest number
• Empathy towards weaker sections
• Gandhian talisman

How to justify any action

• Is it legal? - Based on Rule of law and/or Natural justice
• Balance of merits and demerits of an action
• Is is right?

LIAR framework to justfy any action

Legality
Integrity
Accountability
Responsiveness

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