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CASE STUDY – 12 : Health Ethics and Resource Allocation
Situation
You are a Chief Medical Officer during a disease outbreak. There are limited ICU beds and ventilators. Several critical patients require immediate care.
Stakeholders
- Patients and their families
- Medical staff
- Health administration
- General public
Ethical Issues
- Equity vs efficiency
- Right to life
- Medical ethics
Best Course of Action
Adopt transparent, medical-need-based prioritisation, consult expert committees, and ensure fairness without discrimination.
Justification
This balances ethical medical practice, justice, and public trust during crisis.
CASE STUDY – 13 : Ethics in Education Administration
Situation
As an education officer, you discover that teachers are irregular and learning outcomes are poor, but political pressure discourages strict action.
Ethical Issues
- Quality education vs political pressure
- Accountability
- Future of children
Best Course of Action
Initiate performance audits, counselling and training, and take disciplinary action where required, while documenting decisions transparently.
Justification
Education is a fundamental right, and ethical governance must prioritise children’s long-term welfare.
CASE STUDY – 14 : Gender Sensitivity in Administration
Situation
As a district officer, you receive complaints of workplace harassment from women employees, but the accused is a senior official.
Ethical Issues
- Gender justice
- Power imbalance
- Institutional integrity
Best Course of Action
Ensure strict implementation of POSH guidelines, constitute an independent inquiry committee, and provide protection to the complainant.
Justification
This upholds dignity of women, rule of law, and organisational ethics.
CASE STUDY – 15 : Ethics and Welfare of Marginalised Communities
Situation
A welfare scheme meant for tribal communities is being misused by intermediaries, reducing benefits to genuine beneficiaries.
Ethical Issues
- Social justice
- Corruption
- Inclusive development
Best Course of Action
Strengthen monitoring mechanisms, use technology for direct benefit transfer, and involve local community institutions.
Justification
This ensures equitable development, empowerment, and ethical governance.
CASE STUDY – 16 : Child Rights and Administration
Situation
As a district magistrate, you discover child labour in local industries providing livelihoods to poor families.
Ethical Issues
- Child rights vs family livelihood
- Law enforcement
- Long-term social welfare
Best Course of Action
Rescue children, rehabilitate families through welfare schemes, ensure education, and enforce child labour laws.
Justification
This balances legal duty, human compassion, and long-term societal interest.
Examiner’s Value-Addition Tips
- Highlight constitutional provisions
- Emphasise dignity and human rights
- Prefer institutional and legal solutions
- End with social justice and inclusiveness
End of GS–IV Case Studies – Page–4
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📘 SECTION A: CORE ETHICS SYLLABUS (FOUNDATION)
- Ethics & Human Interface
- Attitude & Public Service
- Aptitude in Administration
- Values in Public Administration
📚 SECTION B: THINKERS & MORAL PHILOSOPHY
🏛️ SECTION C: INTEGRITY, PROBITY & CIVIL SERVICES
🧩 SECTION D: CASE STUDIES (MODEL & ADVANCED)
- Case Study Approach & Framework
- Basic Case Studies – Model Answers
- Advanced Case Studies
- Field Administration Case Studies
- Social Sector & Vulnerable Groups
- Corruption, Technology & Governance
📝 SECTION E: PREVIOUS YEAR QUESTIONS (PYQs)
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- PYQs – Thinkers & Values
- PYQs – Integrity & Governance
- PYQs – Attitude & EI
- PYQs – Case Studies
🎯 SECTION F: REVISION, ENRICHMENT & RANK BOOSTERS
- 15-Day Revision & Practice Plan
- Top 50 Ethics Quotes
- Top 30 Real-Life Examples
- Mistakes That Cost Marks
- Final 7-Day Rank Booster Plan
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