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Case Studies on Ethical DilemmasEXAMINEYear 202220 Marks
Concept / Statute•Directive•Institution / Stakeholder

Case Study: You are the project director of a national highway expansion project. The sanctioned alignment passes through an ancient, revered tribal shrine. Realigning the highway to save the shrine would cost an additional Rs 100 crore and delay the project by two years. However, proceeding with demolition will cause acute distress to the tribal community and may lead to widespread civil unrest. (a) Discuss the ethical dilemma between infrastructure efficiency and religious-cultural preservation. (b) What solutions can balance both objectives?

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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Discovered through overlapping concepts: Highway Alignment vs Sacred Shrine, Infrastructure vs Heritage, Tribal Sentiments

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