Ethics in Private and Public Relationships — Revision Notes

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