Example 1
- give written report to higher ups
- take action self
- when strong ethical actions take place, corrupt servants and politicians back away
Example 2
- integrity
- env. welfare issue
- rule of law
- ends vs means issue
- following senior order vs moral righteousness
quotes
- say what you do, do what you say
- If you have integrity, nothing else matters. If you don’t have integrity, nothing else matters. - Winston Churchill
values:
- no compromise on ethics
- compassion towards all
- dialogue as way of resolving problems
- confrontation only if unavoidable
- belief in goodness of human being
- giving everyone chance to become good person
- punishment only as last resort
- do nothing is always an option, not ideal
- never recommend
It will be useful to know the answers to questions such as:
- What powers does a civil servant have in matters of corruption?
- What can institutions such as the Election Commission, Lokayukta, and Anti-Corruption Bureau really do in matters of corruption? What orders can they issue and who should implement them?
- What measures and pathways are open to individuals who face unethical behaviour in government, business, or society?
- What are the Conduct Rules for civil servants?
- What are the main provisions of laws such as the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act of 2013?
- What are the ground rules you could follow while resolving cases involving public officials?
Ground rules
- don’t compromise on ethics
- don’t yield to pressure from seniors/politicians
- don’t escape responsibility, by going on leave or seeking transfer
- remain ethical in both public / private spheres
- keep service as uppermost value
- compassion towards all
- dialogue w/ stakeholders
- listen other side, invite suggestions
- punishment last resort, everyone gets second change
- take less than what rules/laws permit, give more than what rules/laws require
- to the extent possible, these rules should be reflected in the way you respond to case studies
Checklist
- is it legal
- is is just an fair
- is it in the public interest
- proud of taking the decision?