UPSC Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude PYQs 2015 | Vaidra

1Mediummains20 marks

Human Values - lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers and administrators; role of family society and educational institutions in inculcating values

A private company is known for its efficiency, transparency and employee welfare. The company employs nearly 700 personnel and they have voluntarily decided not to form a union. One day, about 40 men belonging to a political party gate-crashed into the factory demanding jobs in the factory. They threatened the management and employees. The employees feel demoralized. It was clear that those who gate-crashed wanted to be on the payroll of the company as well as continue as active members of the party. The company maintains high standards in integrity and does not extend favours to civil administration that also includes law enforcement agency. Such incidents occur in public sector also.

(a) Assume you are the CEO of the company. What would you do to diffuse the volatile situation on the date of gate-crashing with the violent mob sitting inside the company premises?

(b) What could be the long-term solution to the issue discussed in the case?

(c) Every solution/action that you suggest will have a positive and a negative impact on you (as CEO), the employees and the performance of the employees. Analyse the consequences of each of your suggested actions.

2Mediummains10 marks

Human Values - lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers and administrators; role of family, society and educational institutions in inculcating values

"Social values are more important than economic values." Discuss the above statement with examples in the context of inclusive growth of a nation. (150 words)

3Mediummains20 marks

Ethics and Human Interface: Essence, determinants and consequences of Ethics in human actions; dimensions of ethics; ethics - in private and public relationships

You are the Sarpanch of a Panchayat. There is a primary school run by the government in your area. Mid-day meals are provided to the children attending the school. The Headmaster has now appointed a new cook in the school to prepare the meals. However, when it is found that the cook is from Dalit community, almost half of the children belonging to higher castes are not allowed to take meals by their parents. Consequently the attendance in the school falls sharply. This could result in the possibility of discontinuation of mid-day meal scheme, thereafter of teaching staff and subsequent closing down the school.

(a) Discuss some feasible strategies to overcome the conflict and to create right ambience.

(b) What should be the responsibilities of different social segments and agencies to create positive social ambience for accepting such changes?

Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude UPSC PYQ 2015

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