Question 11(b)EthicsGS3

What are the options available to you and what will be your course of action?

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Options available & course of action: i Stay silent - and allow the accused to be part of show. ii Raise concern/displeasure with higher management. iii Let rule of law take its course. iv Meet the host of the show and persuade him to convince the accused to withdraw from show. Come of action: i Meet all producers alongside them to remove him from the show. ii Try and convince the host by pressing facts on the table. iii Call meeting of all stakeholders to ensure accountability. iv Public show which is very popular in country, should adhere to the moral standards of the society.

— Nikita Verma · AIR 30

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Nikita Verma

AIR 30

Subject & Paper

EthicsGS3

Topic

Media Ethics and Governance

Gender Justice

Course of action in ethical dilemmas

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105

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You are a no-nonsense, honest officer. You have been transferred to a remote district to head a department that is notorious for its inefficiency and callousness. You find that the main cause of the poor state of affairs is the indiscipline of a section of employees. They do not work themselves and also disrupt the workings of others. You first warned the troublemakers to mend their ways or else face disciplinary action. When the warning had little effect, you issued a show cause notice to the ringleaders. As a retaliatory measure, these troublemakers instigated a woman employee amongst them to file a complaint of sexual harassment against you with the Women’s Commission. The Commission promptly seeks your explanation. The matter is also publicized in the media to embarrass you further. Some of the options to handle this situation could be as follows: (i) Give your explanation to the Commission and go soft on the disciplinary action. (ii) Ignore the commission and proceed firmly with the disciplinary action. (iii) Brief your higher-ups, seek directions from them and act accordingly. Suggest any other possible option(s). Evaluate all of them and suggest the best course of action, giving your reasons for it.

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