Question Q.7 (ethical dilemmas)GS2GS2

What are the ethical dilemmas being faced by Ramesh?

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a Ethical Dilemmas faced by Ramesh i Public Interest PI vs Private Interest PI - protect people's lifeavoid pension-ent - beat quality serviceget promotion ii Public Interest PI vs Political Interest - protection of lifebest quality - better image of MLA as development oriented leader iii Private Interest PI vs Political Interest - breach of conscience avoidanceprotection from future legal action for fault b Ethical Dilemmas - Public Interest vs Private Interestprotect people's lifeavoid pension-entbest quality service - Public Interest vs Political Interestprotection of lifeBetter qualitySelf image of party as development oriented leader - Private Interest vs Political Interestbreach of conscience avoidanceProtection from future legal action for fault.

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SAKSHEE MISHRA

AIR 2142025

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GS2GS2

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Government Policies and Interventions - Design, Implementation and Issues

Government Schemes and Policies

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An elevated corridor is being constructed to reduce traffic congestion in the capital of a particular state. You have been selected as project manager of this prestigious project on your professional competence and experience. The deadline is to complete the project in the next two years by 30 June 2021, since the project is to be inaugurated by the Chief Minister before the elections are announced in the second week of July 2021. While carrying out the surprise inspection by the inspecting team, a minor crack was noticed in one of the piers of the elevated corridor possibly due to poor material used. You immediately informed the chief engineer and stopped further work. It was assessed by you that a minimum of three piers of the elevated corridor have to be demolished and reconstructed. But this process will delay the project minimum by four to six months. But the chief engineer overruled the observation of the inspecting team on the ground that it was a minor crack that will not in any way impact the strength and durability of the bridge. He ordered you to overlook the observation of the inspecting team and continue working with the same speed and tempo. He informed you that the minister does not want any delay as he wants the Chief Minister to inaugurate the elevated corridor before the elections are declared. Also informed you that the contractor is a far relative of the minister and he wants him to finish the project. He also gave you a hint that your further promotion as an additional chief engineer is under consideration by the ministry. However, you strongly felt that the minor crack in the pier in the elevated corridor will adversely affect the health and life of the bridge and therefore it will be very dangerous not to repair the elevated corridor. (a) Under the given conditions, what are the options available to you as a project manager? (b) What are the ethical dilemmas being faced by the project manager and his response to overcome such challenges? (c) What are the professional challenges likely to be faced by the project manager and his response to overcome such challenges? (d) What can be the consequences of overlooking the observation raised by the inspecting team?

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