“Being ethical may not be the same as following the laws.” Discuss. Give examples from your real life when there was a conflict between being ethical and being legal. How did you resolve the dilemma? (200 Words) A law, however noble its intention may be or how close to perfection it may be, it …
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In your opinion, why is child marriage considered as illegal and unethical? If a 15 year old girl wants to marry a person whom she loves, shouldn’t she be allowed that choice? If denied, does this mean one is denying her rights as human being? Critically comment. (200 Words) Children are innocent and not rational …
Corporate Social Responsibility is a management concept whereby companies integrate social and environmental concerns in their business operations and interactions with their stakeholders. “CSR” is a corporation’s initiatives to assess and take responsibility for the company’s effects on environmental and social wellbeing. Mahatma Gandhi introduced the notion of “trusteeship”, according to which the industry leaders had …
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Do you think capital punishment is ethical, even if the convict is sentenced for a gruesome crime belonging to rarest of rare cases? Also examine opinion of the Supreme Court of India regarding death sentences. (200 Words) It is unethical to provide capital punishment to criminal who understands what wrong he/she has done, but …
Is there a difference between casteism and racism? Discuss. In your opinion, examine why such discriminations are considered as immoral and unethical. (200 Words) Casteism and Racism have many similarities despite conceptually being two different categories. Both are covered under the broader social rubric of identity. Both are ascribed and hereditary identity. While race emphasizes …
The question whether celebrity endorsers are liable for lapses of a manufacturer or service provider in India has been debated ever since Nestle’s Maggi brand of instant noodles fell afoul of food testing authorities. Do you think, on ethical grounds, should celebrities endorsing such brands be punished by law? Critically comment. (200 Words) The …
What do you understand by bioethics? Critically discuss its principles and related issues. (200 Words) Bio-ethics has been developing since last twenty years to describe the investigation and a study of ways in which decisions in medicine and science touch upon our health and lives and upon our society and environment. If ethics is …
“Deaths caused by drivers under the influence of alcohol should attract the charge of culpable homicide, and not merely that of negligent driving.” Justify on ethical grounds. (150 Words) Culpable Homicide is defined as an act through which a death occurred but it is not counted as equivalent of murder it attracts punishment just next …
In recent years we have seen banning of movies or books by governments in India on the pretext of hurting sentiments of certain section of population or defaming the country. Do you think such bans are justified? Critically comment. (150 Words) Article 19 (1)(A) guarantees the freedom of speech and expression but also subject to …
Should Mediation, a form of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), be allowed in rape cases by the courts? Justify. (200 Words) While Mediation, as a form of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) has many advantages like simple procedure, cost effective, reduce escalation of conflict and save times but it can’t be used in heinous offences like rape …
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