Q.4) You are a Secretary in a government department. The Minister in-charge has proposed an unemployment grant, which is expected to cost the public exchequer heavily. Having already taken the decision, he asks you to come up with research to support the scheme. Despite your best efforts, you fail to find socio-economic benefit in it. You approach the Minister with relevant facts and studies and ask him to reconsider his decision. Instead, he asks you to suppress the negative impacts and actively promote the scheme through mass media as the perceived social impacts are more important than economic impacts. Elections are due in a short time and the political party currently in power is seeking power for another term. You are also due for promotion at the same time. You are expected to fully cooperate in the situation and make the scheme a success, however flawed its foundations may be. (a) List the different stakeholders in the above situation and mention their prospective interests. (b) Discuss the ethical dilemma which you face in this situation. (c) what are the options you have to handle the situation ? Evaluate all of them and suggest the best course of action, giving reasons for it. (20 marks)
Overall you have Written a fine answer.
You can make expression of introduction more neutral.
In stakeholders section you missed possible beneficiary of the scheme add them to.
In ethical dilemma section it would be better if you write it in paragraphs form giving arguement to points out dilemma to choose between something which is legally right v/s other which is morally right in the light of public interest.
Third part is written good. But you need to write in detail your course of action. Which is a different part of the section.
You must Inculcate examples and ethical terms in your case Study. It would add value to your answer.
Overall you have written a good answer.
In stakeholders section you need to prioritize stakeholders in terms of immediate affects. So order must me Secretary, Minister, beneficiary and General public.
Second Section written Fine. Though there you can use examples.
Third part is written Fine. However in course of action you can give more detailed write up by pointing out how various demerit you have identified with various actions you can resolve.
Try to Inculcate examples and ethics terms in your answer. Rest is fine.
Keep it up. Keep writing:)
It would be better if you summarize the whole case study or use some relevant examples or reference in your Introduction. what you have written in intro you had to repeated it in stakeholder section for secretary.
In shareholders section you made two mistakes first, you haven’t pointed out potential beneficiaries of the scheme and second, you have introduced Political opposition parties- since scheme is still in formation level, it will be a breach of secrecy if people others then concerned get to know about it.
You need to read what is ethical dilemma. Essentially you have written merit and demerits of certain action.
Ethical dilemma occurs where two positive values are involved. In this case which is choosing between is legally right v/s other which is morally right in the light of public interest.
You need to evaluate each of the option i.e. write merit and demerits.
And then write detailed course of action which you did.
Objecting implementation is what you already suggested with your analysis. But Once a Minister decided to go ahead it’s your legal responsibility to follow orders.
Here you need to explore options like convincing minister not to implement or implement with modification etc.
Give more thoughts to case study. Bring examples and ethics terms in your answer.
Rest is fine. Keep Practicing 🙂
4.5/20,
Write a brief introduction. Here you can summarize the case study.
Scheme proposed by the minister is unemployment grant so there is Job opportunity rather compensation for lack of job opportunity.
Also, since scheme is still in formulation stage there is no intermediary involved.
Read the case carefully and don’t presume anything.
You need to bring more clarity in ethical dilemma section which is here, in simple words, choosing between what is legally right v/s other which is morally right in the light of public interest.
In last section since question ask you to evaluate each option you need to write merit and demerits of each Option.
And write detailed course of action with various steps that you’ll take.
First four options you have written seems more like steps rather then different options. Also Option two is not much an option here as you have already presented detailed study to the minister.
Read case Study carefully give it thought, read questions asked properly. And address all the aspects.
You can use four pages for it.
Read others answers for better understanding. Keep practicing 🙂
Your Introduction is fine.
In stakeholders section you need to add potential beneficiary as shareholders. Also since scheme is at formulation stage there is no skate of opposition party other wise It’ll be breach of secrecy at your part.
Ethical dilemma in the case is choosing choosing between what is legally right v/s other which is morally right in the light of public interest.
Your First point is written in that direction. Just expand your discussion on the same line and use various points you have Written in your discussion.
In present form it’s very haphazardly Written and is unclear.
You have written options section fine. But you need to write detailed course of action just mentioning one Option is not enough. Be clear and objective in Action. What if minister still adamant to go even after second research, or since elections are near you may not even have time for second research.
In your course of action you must be able to solve all the demerits.
Here you can talk about modification in present form of scheme, or launch it as a pilot project etc.
Use maximum 4 pages for a 20 marks question. Inculcate ethics terms in your answer.
Rather then Showing bureaucracy in negative light it would be better if you write summary of the case in Introduction.
In skate holders also write designation of yourself -Myself as secretary, also you have missed one important section that is potential beneficiaries.
You have not bring out dilemma that you face clearly. It’s occurs when one has choose between two positive values. Here ethical dilemma is to choosing between what is legally right v/s other which is morally right in the light of public interest.
Always try to write Atleast 3-4 options. Merits and demerits are Written fine but here you need to write detailed course of action.
Here you can write points like suggesting modification in scheme or getting public opinion before launch of the Scheme, convincing minister to launch it as a pilot project etc.
Rather than being hijacked politically, wise handling of the issue can in fact bring positive feedback for the government. In the process, I can also improve your understanding of the socio-economic needs of the people. Once the public opinion is incorporated, I will implement the scheme with dedication.
Inculcate ethics terms in the answer. Keep Practicing for further improvement
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Utkarsha,
Overall you have Written a fine answer.
You can make expression of introduction more neutral.
In stakeholders section you missed possible beneficiary of the scheme add them to.
In ethical dilemma section it would be better if you write it in paragraphs form giving arguement to points out dilemma to choose between something which is legally right v/s other which is morally right in the light of public interest.
Third part is written good. But you need to write in detail your course of action. Which is a different part of the section.
You must Inculcate examples and ethical terms in your case Study. It would add value to your answer.
Overall fine attempt Keep Practicing:)
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Ankita
Overall you have written a good answer.
In stakeholders section you need to prioritize stakeholders in terms of immediate affects. So order must me Secretary, Minister, beneficiary and General public.
Second Section written Fine. Though there you can use examples.
Third part is written Fine. However in course of action you can give more detailed write up by pointing out how various demerit you have identified with various actions you can resolve.
Try to Inculcate examples and ethics terms in your answer. Rest is fine.
Keep it up. Keep writing:)
10.5/20
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Please review @Swatantra Sir
It would be better if you summarize the whole case study or use some relevant examples or reference in your Introduction. what you have written in intro you had to repeated it in stakeholder section for secretary.
In shareholders section you made two mistakes first, you haven’t pointed out potential beneficiaries of the scheme and second, you have introduced Political opposition parties- since scheme is still in formation level, it will be a breach of secrecy if people others then concerned get to know about it.
You need to read what is ethical dilemma. Essentially you have written merit and demerits of certain action.
Ethical dilemma occurs where two positive values are involved. In this case which is choosing between is legally right v/s other which is morally right in the light of public interest.
You need to evaluate each of the option i.e. write merit and demerits.
And then write detailed course of action which you did.
Objecting implementation is what you already suggested with your analysis. But Once a Minister decided to go ahead it’s your legal responsibility to follow orders.
Here you need to explore options like convincing minister not to implement or implement with modification etc.
Give more thoughts to case study. Bring examples and ethics terms in your answer.
Rest is fine. Keep Practicing 🙂
4.5/20,
kindly review @Swatantra sir
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Deepali,
Write a brief introduction. Here you can summarize the case study.
Scheme proposed by the minister is unemployment grant so there is Job opportunity rather compensation for lack of job opportunity.
Also, since scheme is still in formulation stage there is no intermediary involved.
Read the case carefully and don’t presume anything.
You need to bring more clarity in ethical dilemma section which is here, in simple words, choosing between what is legally right v/s other which is morally right in the light of public interest.
In last section since question ask you to evaluate each option you need to write merit and demerits of each Option.
And write detailed course of action with various steps that you’ll take.
First four options you have written seems more like steps rather then different options. Also Option two is not much an option here as you have already presented detailed study to the minister.
Read case Study carefully give it thought, read questions asked properly. And address all the aspects.
You can use four pages for it.
Read others answers for better understanding. Keep practicing 🙂
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Shivanshu,
Your Introduction is fine.
In stakeholders section you need to add potential beneficiary as shareholders. Also since scheme is at formulation stage there is no skate of opposition party other wise It’ll be breach of secrecy at your part.
Ethical dilemma in the case is choosing choosing between what is legally right v/s other which is morally right in the light of public interest.
Your First point is written in that direction. Just expand your discussion on the same line and use various points you have Written in your discussion.
In present form it’s very haphazardly Written and is unclear.
You have written options section fine. But you need to write detailed course of action just mentioning one Option is not enough. Be clear and objective in Action. What if minister still adamant to go even after second research, or since elections are near you may not even have time for second research.
In your course of action you must be able to solve all the demerits.
Here you can talk about modification in present form of scheme, or launch it as a pilot project etc.
Use maximum 4 pages for a 20 marks question. Inculcate ethics terms in your answer.
Keep practicing for further improvement 🙂
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Kartikey,
Rather then Showing bureaucracy in negative light it would be better if you write summary of the case in Introduction.
In skate holders also write designation of yourself -Myself as secretary, also you have missed one important section that is potential beneficiaries.
You have not bring out dilemma that you face clearly. It’s occurs when one has choose between two positive values. Here ethical dilemma is to choosing between what is legally right v/s other which is morally right in the light of public interest.
Always try to write Atleast 3-4 options. Merits and demerits are Written fine but here you need to write detailed course of action.
Here you can write points like suggesting modification in scheme or getting public opinion before launch of the Scheme, convincing minister to launch it as a pilot project etc.
Rather than being hijacked politically, wise handling of the issue can in fact bring positive feedback for the government. In the process, I can also improve your understanding of the socio-economic needs of the people. Once the public opinion is incorporated, I will implement the scheme with dedication.
Inculcate ethics terms in the answer. Keep Practicing for further improvement