The Case Study Practice Lab is a structured 15-case-study practice programme designed to help students build a clear and confident approach for solving GS-4 Ethics case studies.

Case Studies

Framework Steps

GS-4

Ethics Paper

Free

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About the Practice Lab

In this section, students will get access to 15 preloaded case studies. They can solve them one by one by following the given framework. The purpose is not just to practise answers, but to train students to think systematically while dealing with ethical situations.

By the time students complete all 15 case studies, they should develop a structured approach to case-study writing and gain better competence in ethical reasoning, administrative judgement, empathy, objectivity and decision-making.

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Framework to Be Followed

For every case study, follow each of these steps in order. Practising all dimensions at home ensures you can quickly select only the part demanded in the actual exam.

Brief Facts of the Case

Write the key facts of the case in simple points without adding unnecessary assumptions.

Stakeholders Involved

Identify all individuals, groups and institutions affected by the situation.

Ethical Issues Involved

Mention the ethical concerns present in the case, such as corruption, injustice, discrimination, negligence, misuse of power, lack of empathy or violation of public interest.

Ethical Dilemmas Involved

Clearly mention the dilemmas faced by the decision-maker. For example: law vs compassion, personal loyalty vs public duty, political pressure vs integrity, development vs environment, efficiency vs equity, or confidentiality vs transparency.

Values

Identify the values involved in the case, such as integrity, empathy, objectivity, accountability, fairness, justice, compassion, public interest and rule of law.

Options Available

List the possible courses of action available to the decision-maker.

Evaluation of Options

Examine the positive and negative consequences of each option for different stakeholders.

Best Course of Action

Choose the most ethical, practical and legally sound option.

Justification

Justify the chosen action using constitutional values, ethical principles, public interest and administrative responsibility.

Long-Term Measures

Suggest systemic steps to prevent similar problems in future.

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15 Case Studies

All 15 case studies will be available once the lab launches. Each will include the full scenario and a space to write your answers dimension by dimension.

Case Study 1

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Case Study 2

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Case Study 3

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Case Study 4

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Case Study 5

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Case Study 6

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Case Study 7

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Case Study 8

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Case Study 9

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Case Study 10

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Case Study 11

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Case Study 12

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Case Study 13

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Case Study 14

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Case Study 15

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What You Will Develop

By the time students complete all 15 case studies, they should develop a structured approach to case-study writing and gain better competence in ethical reasoning, administrative judgement, empathy, objectivity and decision-making.

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