CORRUPTION is beneficial for ethics students.pptx

1. Ethics in
EngineeringPractices
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6 Corruptionentailsthewrongfuluseofpower,authority,orresourcesby
individualsininfluentialroles,oftenforpersonalgainthroughunethical
or illegal practices. It encompasses actions like bribery, embezzlement,
nepotism,andcronyism.Corruptionerodessocietalvalues,distortsfair
competition,anddiminishestrustininstitutions.
Toeffectivelycombatcorruption,societiesmustprioritizetransparency,
accountability, and implement stringent anti-corruption measures to
promotefairnessandequitablegovernance.
Introduction
What is Corruption?
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6 Corruption in the realm of engineering encompasses unethical
behaviors like bribery, kickbacks, and fraud, wherein personal gain
supersedes considerations of quality and safety. This can lead to
substandardinfrastructure,safetyhazards,andadeclineinpublictrust.
Combating corruption requires a steadfast commitment to upholding
ethical standards, fostering transparency, and ensuring accountability
within the engineering profession, thereby ensuring that projects
prioritizethegreatergoodoverpersonalinterests.
Introduction
What is Corruption in Engineering
Practices?
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4. Nature of Bribe Demand in India

5. Bribe Requestors in India

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Ingredients for Corruption
Power +
Greed
Rewards outweigh the punishment
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Jeremy Bentham
Utilitarianis
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Result = Benefits - Costs
+ve =
Happiness
-ve = Pain
Human goal to maximize Happiness
Greatest good for Greatest number
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You are District Magistrate of a flood-prone district. The flood control department has allocated forty crore rupees for building
embankments in the low lying area of the river bed. There have been various complaints from locals over the delay in project
completion, violations of rules and misuse of funds by the nexus of politicians and contractors.
During monsoon, the embankment construction couldn’t withstand a single season of flooding. This has led to the submergence
of many villages in floodwater and thousands of people are trapped in the villages. The villages are completely cut off and there
is a scarcity of food and drinking water. Due to water stagnation, there is also a risk of epidemic spread in the region.
There is huge discontent and protest over the allegation of corruption against the local politician. As he is a popular face of
ruling political party in the state, there is severe pressure from political heads to cover the corruption issue. Defying the orders
of political bosses will bring wrath towards you and may also lead to transfer.
Case Study
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Ethical Dimensions
• Denial of justice: Lives of people get completely devastated by the loss of their homes and
livelihood due to floods. No monetary amount can compensate for the sorrow and grief of their loss.
• Lack of compassion and respect for human lives: The urge for monetary benefits and profit
motives becomes so huge that a person (contractor/politician) can put lives of millions at risk by
indulging in petty corruption.
• Loss of faith in leaders: People elect their leaders so that they can become their voice and
address their grievances. Nexus between people’s representatives and contractors render people
helpless.
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11. Prevention of Corruption Acts by
Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance
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• Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 :- enables the Government or the public authority
to confiscate the property earned from the illegally gained proceeds.
• The Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999:- It is a set of regulations that empowers the
Reserve Bank of India to pass regulations and enables the Government of India to pass rules
relating to foreign exchange in tune with the foreign trade policy of India.
• Fugitive Economic Offenders Act, 2008 :- Its purpose is to take the assets of economic
criminals who have left the country to escape prosecution or refuse to return to face charges.

12. Group 1
Aditya Deshmukh
Kartik Sharma
Rishikesh Mishra
Krishna Mohan
Sanjana Behera
Pratibha Sinha
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