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Case Studies on Ethical DilemmasEXAMINEYear 202620 Marks
Concept / Statute•Directive•Institution / Stakeholder
Seema is District Collector of Surinder Nagar where an industrial area is expanding. A huge backlog of Change of Land Use (CLU) applications has piled up because a touts-official nexus demands bribes for selective approvals, intimidating honest subordinates. Seema must dismantle this corruption without disrupting daily operations or facing labour union backlash. (a) What are the ethical issues? (b) Discuss options and justify recommended strategy.
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: Case Study on Administrative Corruption, Combating Extortion & Bribery Networks, Whistleblower Protection in Office
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