In one of the districts of a frontier state, narcotics menace has been rampant. This has resulted in money laundering, mushrooming of poppy farming, arms smuggling and near stalling of education. The system is on the verge of collapse. The situation has been further worsened by unconfirmed reports that local politicians as well as some senior police officers are providing surreptitious patronage to the drug mafia. At that point of time a woman police officer, known for her skills in handling such situations is appointed as superintendent of police to bring the situation to normalcy. If you are the same police officer, identify the various dimensions of the crisis. Based on your understanding, suggest measures to deal with the crisis.

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In India, narcotics and related crimes are on the rise, which has resulted in an increase in other connected crimes such as organised crime, smuggling, and land mafia. The case study is a textbook illustration of how to handle scenarios involving numerous facets of crimes and criminals. Facts of case Increased criminal activity The primary … Read more

Rampura, a remote district inhabited by a tribal population, is marked by extreme backwardness and abject poverty. Agriculture is the mainstay of the local population, though it is primarily subsistence due to the very small land holdings. There is insignificant industrial or mining activity. Even the targeted welfare programs have inadequately benefited the tribal population. In this restrictive scenario, the youth has begun to migrate to other states to supplement the family income. Plight of minor girls is that their parents are persuaded by labour contractors to send them to work in the Bt Cotton farms of a nearby state. The soft fingers of the minor girls are well suited for plucking the cotton. The inadequate living and working conditions in these farms have caused serious health issues for the minor girls. NGOS in the districts of domicile and the cotton farms appear to be compromised and have not effectively espoused the twin issues of child labour and development of the area. You are appointed as the District Collector of Rampura. Identify the ethical issues involved. Which specific steps will you initiate to ameliorate the conditions of minor girls of your district and to improve the overall economic scenario in the district?

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Answer The case shows that the primary issue is poverty and backwardness among Rampura’s tribal population, which results in the exploitation of minor girls. Ethical Issues Involved The first ethical issue is that employing children in hazardous activities violates the paternalistic principle and the International Labour Organisation’s (ILO) Convention. The second ethical concern is that … Read more

[Solved] Which eminent personality has inspired you the most in the context of ethical conduct in life? Give the gist of his/her teachings giving specific examples, describe how you have been able to apply these teachings for your own ethical development.

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Which eminent personality has inspired you the most in the context of ethical conduct in life? Give the gist of his/her teachings giving specific examples, describe how you have been able to apply these teachings for your own ethical development. Gautam Buddha was almost certainly the first philosopher to offer a solution to the moral-material … Read more

[Solved] How will you apply emotional intelligence in administrative practices?

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How will you apply emotional intelligence in administrative practices? Emotional intelligence refers to an individual’s capacity to comprehend and control his or her own and others’ emotions. It is a critical characteristic for professional success. This is because people are hired on the basis of a similar intelligence quotient, which is tested by exam or … Read more

[Solved] “In looking for people to hire, you look for three qualities: integrity, intelligence and energy. And if they do not have the first, the other two will kill you.” – Warren Buffett. What do you understand by this statement in the present-day scenario? Explain.

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“In looking for people to hire, you look for three qualities: integrity, intelligence and energy. And if they do not have the first, the other two will kill you.” – Warren Buffett. What do you understand by this statement in the present-day scenario? Explain. This statement emphasises the critical nature of integrity. Without integrity, intelligence … Read more

[Solved] People frequently express their dissatisfaction with society’s problems. However, very few of them take action to resolve these problems. Suggest ways to encourage citizens to take action to solve societal problems.

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People frequently express their dissatisfaction with society’s problems. However, very few of them take action to resolve these problems. Suggest ways to encourage citizens to take action to solve societal problems. Problems in society are those problems that concern a large number of people. Eg. Corruption, pollution, crimes against women, etc. However, it is often … Read more

[Solved] What do the terms ‘moral attitude’ and ‘political attitude’ mean? What role does social media play in shaping “moral attitude” and “political attitude”?

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What do the terms ‘moral attitude’ and ‘political attitude’ mean? What role does social media play in shaping “moral attitude” and “political attitude”? Moral convictions about what is “Right” and “Wrong” underpin moral attitudes. They have a greater impact than moral standards. Moral Attitude Perseverance, faithfulness, veracity, and kindness are all traits of moral attitude. … Read more

[Solved] “If a country is to be corruption free and become a nation of beautiful minds, I strongly feel there are three key societal members who can make a difference. They are father, the mother and the teacher.” – A. P. J. Abdul Kalam. Analyse. (2017)

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“If a country is to be corruption free and become a nation of beautiful minds, I strongly feel there are three key societal members who can make a difference. They are father, the mother and the teacher.” – A. P. J. Abdul Kalam. Analyse. (2017) Corruption is thought to come from the minds of the … Read more