Q7. Unethical shortcuts may provide temporary relief but erode long-term integrity. Comment. (10 M)
Difficulty Level: Medium
Reference: TH
Why the question
In the backdrop of ethical debates around short-term gains through deceit versus long-term credibility and institutional trust.Key Demand of the question
You need to comment on why unethical shortcuts may appear beneficial temporarily, explain how they corrode long-term integrity, and suggest ways to prevent such practices.Structure of the Answer:
Introduction
Define integrity as a core ethical value, contrasting it with unethical shortcuts.
Body
- Why shortcuts provide temporary relief – Briefly note immediate advantages or survival temptations.
- How they erode long-term integrity – Mention loss of credibility, violation of constitutional morality, institutional decay, personal decline.
- How to prevent – Suggest ethical leadership, education, transparency, institutional strengthening, and awareness.
Conclusion
End with a futuristic note on sustaining trust through integrity-based systems.
