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Case Studies on Ethical DilemmasEXAMINEYear 201920 Marks
Concept / Statute•Directive•Institution / Stakeholder
Case Study: You are a Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM). A major chemical factory in your jurisdiction experiences a toxic gas leak late at night. The factory management attempts to conceal the leak, claiming it is an internal non-toxic discharge. However, dozens of slum dwellers living nearby develop severe respiratory distress and are rushed to clinics. The factory owner is a prominent campaign donor to the ruling political party and calls you to avoid creating public panic. (a) What are the immediate and long-term ethical duties before you? (b) How will you manage the emergency while holding the guilty accountable?
Exact Syllabus Pointer
Case studies on problems of integrity, conflict of interest, crisis management, political pressure, social boycott, ethical dilemmas in public office.
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