Ethics in Private and Public Relationships — Revision Notes

⚡ 30-Second Revision

1964 CCS Conduct Rules: public duties have a defined legal scope.
Private care can be justified; public preference needs relevant criteria.
Conflict of interest ≠ proved misconduct.
Disclosure may need recusal or independent handling.
Impartiality can include assistance that removes a relevant barrier.

2-Minute Revision

Case Study 1: Family business seeking government contracts - declare conflict, recuse from decisions, ensure transparent processes
Case Study 2: Political pressure for transfers - maintain merit-based criteria, document decisions, resist undue influence
Case Study 3: Spouse's NGO funding request - complete disclosure, independent evaluation, avoid any involvement
Answer Prompt 1: Balance family loyalty with professional duty using constitutional principles and conduct rules
Answer Prompt 2: Resolve conflicts through stakeholder analysis, transparency mechanisms, and public interest prioritization
Answer Prompt 3: Apply philosophical frameworks - duty ethics, consequentialism, virtue ethics for comprehensive analysis
Common Dilemmas: Transfer requests, contract awards, policy decisions affecting family, social pressure for favors

5-Minute Revision

A hypothetical scholarship panel member discovers that a niece is eligible. Compare three responses: exclude the niece, participate after a casual disclosure, or arrange documented independent assessment. Explain the merit and weakness of each, then choose a safeguard based on the member's actual influence. State how the applicant and other candidates can challenge a decision.

Vyyuha Quick Recall

ROLE: Recognise the role, Outline duties, Locate the conflict, Explain the safeguard.