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Case Studies on Ethical DilemmasEXAMINEYear 202120 Marks
Concept / Statute•Directive•Institution / Stakeholder
Case Study: You are a District Collector. A major pharmaceutical company operating in your district has manufactured adulterated cough syrups that caused the deaths of several children. The company belongs to the sibling of an influential state cabinet minister. The minister pressures you to attribute the deaths to seasonal viral fever and delay forensic toxicology reports. Protesting parents and civil society surround your office demanding immediate arrests and factory sealing. (a) What are the ethical challenges faced by you? (b) Outline your plan of action upholding rule of law.
Exact Syllabus Pointer
Case studies on problems of integrity, conflict of interest, crisis management, political pressure, social boycott, ethical dilemmas in public office.
Connected Questions Across All Papers
Discovered through overlapping concepts: Pharma Adulteration Case, Child Deaths Investigation, Political Pressure on Collector
Recurring Theme Trend: “Pharma Adulteration Case”
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