Ethics

Ethics case-study ladders and examples

Mar 2025 · 5 min read · EGClasses knowledge base

GS IVCase Studies

EGClasses keeps every article ready for UPSC mains and prelims with SSC overlap notes only where they add recall.

EGClasses ladder: (1) Stakeholders, (2) Values at stake, (3) 3 options, (4) Preferred option with safeguards, (5) Accountability + transparency step. This structure answers most GS IV cases in under 12 minutes.

Values map: For each stakeholder, tag one value: citizen (dignity), state (rule of law), environment (sustainability), public servant (integrity). This avoids generic virtue-dumping.

Option grid: In a 3x3 table, list Option | Pros | Risks | Safeguards. Mark one SSC-style fact (e.g., timeline or statutory body) only if it clarifies feasibility.

Language templates: “I would choose option B because it preserves due process while mitigating immediate harm; to ensure transparency, I will publish criteria and allow appeals.” Keep 2–3 such sentences ready.

Closure: End with an implementation note and a feedback loop (audit, RTI disclosure, citizen interface). EGClasses peer reviews show this raises credibility and conciseness.

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