Here is a Notion-compatible list of Ethical Concerns Unique to Government and Private Sector — these are not commonly shared between the two sectors.
| # | Ethical Concern | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Political Interference | Civil servants may face pressure from political executives to act unethically. |
| 2 | Election-related Manipulation | Misuse of official machinery for electoral gains (e.g., voter list tampering). |
| 3 | Violation of Constitutional Morality | Decisions that go against constitutional values like secularism, justice, equality. |
| 4 | Bias in Public Welfare Distribution | Discrimination in allocating schemes/resources based on vote banks. |
| 5 | Fake Reporting to Meet Targets | Data manipulation to show false achievement in schemes (e.g., Swachh Bharat). |
| 6 | Deliberate Bureaucratic Delay (Red Tapism) | Delaying files/processes to demand bribes or avoid responsibility. |
| 7 | Moral Hazard in Subsidy Administration | Ignoring real beneficiaries or enabling leakage/corruption. |
| 8 | Favouritism in Transfers/Postings | Officers posted based on connections, not competence. |
| 9 | Ethical Dilemma in Policy Implementation | Personal morality vs duty (e.g., demolishing slums vs human rights). |
| 10 | Suppression of Dissenting Officers | Honest officers being harassed, transferred, or silenced. |
| # | Ethical Concern | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Profit vs People Dilemma | Prioritizing profits over safety, environment, or employee well-being. |
| 2 | Consumer Exploitation | False advertising, unfair pricing, addictive product design (e.g., fast fashion, junk food). |
| 3 | Tax Avoidance & Base Erosion | Using loopholes and offshore havens to avoid taxes unethically. |
| 4 | Hostile Takeovers | Ethically questionable mergers to eliminate competition. |
| 5 | Planned Obsolescence | Designing products to fail early to boost sales (e.g., smartphones). |
| 6 | Greenwashing | Pretending to be eco-friendly while polluting in reality. |
| 7 | Predatory Pricing & Market Monopoly | Using pricing to kill smaller players, then raise prices. |
| 8 | Violation of Intellectual Property | Copying ideas, software, or R&D without proper credit or license. |
| 9 | Stock Market Manipulation | Insider trading, cooking books to mislead investors. |
| 10 | Toxic Work Culture | Unethical treatment of employees: overwork, unpaid internships, firing pregnant employees, etc. |
| Sector | Unique Ethical Focus |
|---|---|
| Government | Public accountability, political neutrality, constitutional values |
| Private | Profit ethics, consumer rights, market competition |
Let me know if you’d like to map these with real-life case studies, laws, or committee recommendations (e.g., Second ARC, Companies Act, Whistleblower Protection Act).