Ethics & Human Interface

(a) Owing to paucity of time, a university professor generates a Ph.D. evaluation report using Artificial Intelligence and submits it with some modifications. Discuss this from the perspective of accountability and integrity.

(b) A business house is working on a project that could displace a forest community from their habitat. As the administrative officer of that district, what ethical challenges are you likely to face?

(a) An endangered tribe has developed a severe skeletal deformity. A university research has identified a mineral supplement as a possible remedy, though clinical trials are yet to be conducted. Should the District Magistrate (DM) use this research on the tribe? Discuss from the perspective of medical and administrative ethics.

(b) Discuss how national security can be balanced with concerns of human rights.

Citing the serious adverse effects of long-term medication, a doctor convinces the family of a female patient for surgery. This led the patient to reluctantly consent for the surgery, though her original choice was to opt for medication. Explain the concepts of paternalism and beneficence by analysing the doctor's action.

In international relations, ethical considerations are often subjugated to the strategic interests of nation-states. Discuss this from an ethical perspective.

In the present digital age, social media has revolutionised our way of communication and interaction. However, it has raised several ethical issues and challenges. Describe the key ethical dilemmas in this regard.

Keeping the national security in mind, examine the ethical dilemmas related to controversies over environmental clearance of development projects in ecologically sensitive border areas in the country.

"One who is devoted to one's duty attains highest perfection in life." Analyse this statement with reference to sense of responsibility and personal fulfilment as a civil servant.

Ethics encompasses several key dimensions crucial in guiding individuals and organizations towards morally responsible behaviour. Explain the key dimensions of ethics and their significance in public life.

What do you understand by "moral integrity" and "professional competence" in civil services? Can one compensate for the lack of the other in public administration?

Ethics is knowing the difference between what you have the right to do and what is right to do. Discuss this in the context of civil servants exercising discretionary executive powers.

Identify five ethical traits on which one can plot the performance of a civil servant. Justify their inclusion in the performance evaluation framework.

What are the broad dimensions of ethics in human action? How do ethical dilemmas arise in public administration when laws and conscience collide?

What are the basic principles of public life according to the Nolan Committee? Explain the significance of "Selflessness" and "Integrity" in the context of civil services.

State the three basic values which, in your opinion, are indispensable on civil servants. Justify your answer with suitable real-life administrative situations.

Conflict of interest in the public sector arises when 'official duties, public interest, and personal interest are taking priority one above the other.' How can this conflict in administration be resolved? Describe with examples.

Explain how ethics contributes to human social well-being and personal fulfillment. Why is an ethical society more stable and prosperous in the long run?

What is meant by 'environmental ethics'? Why is it important to cultivate environmental ethics among corporate leaders and policy makers? Discuss.

What do you understand by "values" and "ethics"? In what ways is it important in the system of civil services to have an ethics-based administration rather than rule-bound administration alone?

What do you understand by "moral values"? Discuss the essence, determinants and consequences of ethics in human actions.