Q7. “Corporate-political collusion is a severe ethical threat to governance and public welfare”. Discuss the ethical challenges such collusion poses. How can transparency mechanisms reduce such risks? (10 M)
Difficulty Level: Medium
Reference: TH
Why the question
The Andhra Pradesh liquor scam and similar recent events highlight growing concerns over unethical collusion between corporates and politicians, making it an important ethical governance issue.Key Demand of the question
The question requires explaining the ethical challenges arising from corporate-political collusion and suggesting how transparency tools and institutional mechanisms can reduce such unethical practices.Structure of the Answer:
Introduction
Briefly define corporate-political collusion and its impact on ethical governance and public interest.Body
- Mention key ethical challenges like erosion of public trust, conflict of interest, and biased policymaking.
- Suggest transparency mechanisms such as disclosure norms, whistleblower protection, public procurement reforms, and independent oversight bodies.
Conclusion
Highlight the importance of institutional integrity and citizen-centric transparency to protect public welfare and democratic ethics.
