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Comparative Ethics for Administrators
Summary table for exam preparation:
| Ethical Dilemma | Deontological Answer | Consequentialist Answer | Gandhian Answer | Gita Answer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falsify data for funding | Wrong — lying is wrong | May be justified if project truly good | Wrong — corrupt means corrupt end | Wrong — Nishkama karma demands honest action |
| Whistle-blow on superior | Duty — truthfulness | Depends on outcomes | Satyagraha courage required | Sthitaprajna — accept consequences of truth |
| Bend rule for "urgent" project | Wrong — rules are universal | Depends on urgency of benefit | Sadhana (right means) as non-negotiable | Swadharma — follow rule; advise formally |
| Media restriction "for order" | Wrong — free speech is right | Justified if prevents harm | Wrong — Ahimsa; truth must be free | Wrong — Satya cannot be suppressed |