Question 6(a)EthicsGS1
Discuss the ethical issues involved in the spending of public money by the government on advertisements? What measures would you suggest to address these issues? (Answer in 150 words)
Main Body
Ethics of utilizing of public money stems from Doctrine of attachment approach which that ensuing proper use to ensure economy, ethics and equity.
Ethical issues involved in the spending of public money:
1Fraud => use of ones hosting to mis appropriate public money. (EG) Chandra Kochar (CEO of ICICI Bank) sanctioning loan to his husbands owned entities.
2Scams => Code mine scams
3Malpractices => public money does not reach intended beneficiaries. (EG) Kejri Bandari Scam
4Appropriations of funds => by involving all senior management with representative from lower management
Utilization of public money should be based on the principle of Monology with the following behaviour in using public money:
Measures to address these issues:
1Proper auditing of accounts with CAG attached auditors.
2Maintain accounting of funds → to find out where person become in charge.
3Proper vigilance => by establishing vigilance unit in each department.
4Appropriations of funds => by involving all senior management with representative from lower management
Utilization of public money should be based on the principle of Monology with the following in behaviour in using public money.
188 words5 paragraphs
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- Specific case studies cited
- Attempt to connect with Doctrine of attachment
Topper
Sudipa Dutta
AIR 412092
Subject & Paper
EthicsGS1
Topic
Public Finance Ethics
Government spending on advertisements
Ethical issues in public money allocation
Writing Stats
188
Total words
5
Paragraphs
Analytical with examples
Tone