QUESTION 1(b)
GS4
10 marks
“Ethics encompasses several key dimensions that are crucial in guiding individuals and organizations towards morally responsible behaviour.” Explain the key dimensions of ethics that influence human actions. Discuss how these dimensions shape ethical decision-making in the professional context.
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7 min
150 words
What the examiner wants
Explain the main dimensions of ethics that drive human action, then discuss how each shapes decisions at work.
Explain + DiscussMake clear how and why it happens: causes, process, and an example for each point. Explain the different sides of the issue, use evidence, and finish with a balanced view.
Demand-wise check
- 1Dimensions: personal values and character; social and cultural norms; legal and professional codes; consequences for stakeholders; duties and rights≈30 words
- 2Also: descriptive vs normative vs applied ethics, if useful≈30 words
- 3Professional context: conflict of interest, confidentiality, fairness in appraisal, whistleblowing, honest reporting≈30 words
- 4Show each dimension with a workplace example≈30 words
Open in about 20 words and close in about 20.
Answer plan
Brief definitionDimensions explainedHow each shapes professional decisions with examplesConclusion
Where marks usually go
- Listing dimensions without linking them to professional decisions
- Abstract philosophy with no workplace example
Draw this
- Wheel of dimensions around 'ethical decision' at the centre
Value addition
- FrameworkRest's four-component model: moral sensitivity, judgement, motivation and character.James Rest, 1986
- CodeInstitute of Chartered Accountants of India Code of Ethics: integrity, objectivity, professional competence, confidentiality, professional behaviour.ICAI Code of Ethics
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