Topic: ethical concerns and dilemmas in government and private institutions
7. Resolving an ethical dilemma can be a complex process but it is important to continually reflect on and reassess your decisions and actions to ensure that they align with your ethical values and principles. Analyse.
Difficulty level: Tough
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 4 and part of ‘Abstract Thursdays’ in Mission-2023 Secure.
Key demand of the question:
To write about the ways to resolve an ethical dilemma and reflect on it to ensure the solutions is ethical in nature.
Directive word:
Analyse – When asked to analyse, you must examine methodically the structure or nature of the topic by separating it into component parts and present them in a summary.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by defining an ethical dilemma.
Body:
Write about the complex process behind resolving an ethical dilemma – Identify the problem, Identify stakeholders, Evaluate options and take action.
Next, write about need to reflect upon your action to consider what you learned from the experience and ensure you made the ethically right choice.
Conclusion:
Conclude by summarising.