Test: Administrative Ethics & Decision Making - UPSC MCQ

The honest teacher cannot overlook the wrong doings or he cannot spoil the minds of the students and organise against the principal or even cannot turn teachers as they support the principal. Thus, he can write to the Education Ministry, which will in turn take action against the principal. Thus, the best option is (b).

• When RBI appointed you as a member director, it may not ask you to resign whereas option (c) is completely against to the ethics, option (d) amounts to escapism.
• Thus, it becomes your moral responsibility to stay out of the post. Thus, option (a) is the right answer.

• The option (a) shows that you are not a supporter of adopting illegal means. Moreover, you get right information under RTI and it makes you a responsible citizen.
• Option (b) though this option is safe, it shows that you are keeping yourself away from the situation and not working as a good citizen by taking initiative to bring change in the spoiled system.
• Option (c) shows that you are encouraging corruption and taking no action to remove it.
• Option (d ) would result in further losses.

So, the best option is (a).

• Because of your persuasion, the talents which are supposed to be going in waste are saved and the future of the girl further brightens.
• Option (a) is negative approach and shows your lack of interest.
• Option (b) may not try hard to make girl to do further studies.
• Option (c) shows you can’t act on your own and are not able to be a good decision maker.

So, best option is (d).

• Option (a) taking this option enables you to analyse the situation as by seeing it with your own eyes, will help you to take action or not on the complaint.
• Option (b) shows you are not particular to your duty and take the serious matters lightly.
• Option (c) may fail to make-out the actual situation of the orphanage.
• Option (d) the warden may not give you real report.

So, the best option is (a).

• Option (a) after the interview, if the board comes to know the situation, then it may blame you for not informing. Option (b) you cannot show favour as it leads to Nepotism.
• Option (d) shows your negligence.
• Thus, option (c) will be the better option as you will stay neutral and help you to take ethical decision.

Option (c) is the most appropriate option as a decision in which every team member participates, is the decision which becomes more acceptable to every team member.

In such a situation, neither the affected citizens nor the community leader will listen to you. So options (a) and (c) are of no use. Calling for more security personnel will aggravate the problem more. So, the best possible option is (b). You should stop the slum clearance for a while and once the tempers get cool then you should talk to the affected citizens to know their grievances.

Option (c) is highly unethical. Also, option (b) will not stop them from taking sides. So, the best option is (d) while the second most appropriate option is (a).

Options (b) and (c) are unethical behaviours. By not reacting to the situation, you will not be able to complete your work in time. Telling her politely and making her aware of your situation is the best possible alternative. So, correct option is (d).

You are the incharge of conducting the quiz contest, so its your prime duty to organise this event with all fairness. By adopting the options (a) and (d), you will do injustice to your duty as well as  to the other participants.

• Reporting the reasons to the higher authorities as mentioned in option (a) shows your inability to tackle the problem while options (b) and (d) do not serve the purpose effectively.
• For improving employees, performance, team manager should create an organisational culture in which the employees feel to be concerned as mentioned in option (c). So, option (c) is the best possible solution to this problem.

Option (a) is not an ethical behaviour. Also, option (b) is against the work ethics. Option (c) is not practical. Hence, option (d) is most suitable.

- Stop and Reason It Out with the Policeman:
- Responsibility: Stopping shows respect for the law and acknowledges the officer's duty.
- Safety: Engaging in conversation can help avoid further complications.
- Communication: Explain your urgent situation honestly. Policemen appreciate transparency and may assist you.
- Legal Compliance: Reasoning out may prevent additional legal issues, unlike dodging or using influence, which can escalate the situation.
- Conclusion: This approach is ethical, responsible, and can lead to a more favorable outcome.

• Complaining about the senior is not the need of the hour, so option (d) is incorrect. The accident victim needs to be immediately attended.
• Hence, options (b) and (a) are also incorrect. Disobeying the senior may have negative repercussions on you. But, the prime duty of a doctor is to save patient’s life. Hence, being bold enough is the most ethical decision.