Gujarat Technological UniversitySummer 2024 examination

GTU 3150709 Professional ethics (PE) Summer 2024 Question Paper & PDF

B.E. · Computer Engineering · Semester 5 · Subject code 3150709
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70 marks
To pass
23 marks (33%)
Duration
2.5 Hours 2:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Questions
5 with internal choice
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20 of 25 questions on this paper were also asked in other years. Each is marked below with the years it appeared.See all 36 repeated 3150709 questions, most asked first

Q.1

14 Marks
(a)
3 marksAsked in 3 of 7 papers
Define ethics and explain its significance in the context of business

Also asked in Summer 2025 Q1a, Winter 2024 Q1a

(b)
4 marksAsked in 2 of 7 papers

What are the characteristics of moral standards? ?

Also asked in Winter 2024 Q1b

(c)
7 marksAsked in 5 of 7 papers
Discuss the key ethical principles derived from Indian ethical traditions.

Also asked in Summer 2026 Q1c, Winter 2025 Q1b, Winter 2024 Q2c, Winter 2023 Q2c

Q.2

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks

What is meant by the term "conflicts of interest" in the context of business ethics? Provide an example.

(b)
4 marksAsked in 3 of 7 papers
Differentiate personal ethics and professional ethics

Also asked in Summer 2026 Q2b, Summer 2023 Q2b

(c)
7 marks

Explain the concept of ethical decision-making models and discuss the pros and cons of using such models in practice.

(c)
7 marksAsked in 6 of 7 papers
Explain the roots of unethical behavior.

Also asked in Summer 2026 Q3b, Winter 2025 Q2b, Winter 2024 Q3b, Winter 2023 Q1b, Winter 2023 Q2a, Summer 2023 Q2c

Q.3

14 Marks
(a)
3 marksAsked in 5 of 7 papers
What is an ethical dilemma? Explain with example.

Also asked in Summer 2026 Q3a, Summer 2025 Q2a, Winter 2024 Q3a, Summer 2023 Q3a

(b)
4 marksAsked in 4 of 7 papers
Explain the importance of a code of personal ethics for employees.

Also asked in Summer 2026 Q3b OR, Winter 2024 Q2b, Summer 2023 Q3b

(c)
7 marks

What are the ethical decision-making frameworks that can be used to resolve ethical dilemmas?

(a)
3 marksAsked in 3 of 7 papers
What are the sources of ethical behavior?

Also asked in Winter 2025 Q2c, Summer 2023 Q3b OR

(b)
4 marksAsked in 6 of 7 papers
What are the steps involved in resolving ethical dilemmas?

Also asked in Summer 2026 Q3c, Winter 2025 Q2c OR, Summer 2025 Q3a, Winter 2024 Q3c, Winter 2023 Q3a

(c)
7 marks

Read the passage carefully and answer the following question A manufacturing company provides jobs for many people in a small town where employment is not easy to find. The company has stayed in the town even though it could find cheaper workers elsewhere, because workers are loyal to the company due to the jobs it provides. Over the years, the company has developed a reputation in the town for taking care of its employees and being a responsible corporate citizen. The manufacturing process used by the company produces a by-product that for years has flown into the town river. The by-product has been considered harmless but some people who live near the river have reported illnesses. The by-product does not currently violate any anti-pollution laws.

1). What are the issues of integrity, ethics and law posed in the case study?
2). What options does the company have?
3). What should it do and why?

Q.4

14 Marks
(a)
3 marksAsked in 5 of 7 papers
What are the limitations of Kolberg's model?

Also asked in Summer 2026 Q4a OR, Winter 2025 Q3a OR, Winter 2024 Q4a OR, Summer 2023 Q5a

(b)
4 marksAsked in 2 of 7 papers
How can personal values impact ethical decision-making?

Also asked in Winter 2023 Q3a OR

(c)
7 marksAsked in 6 of 7 papers
Discuss the role of moral philosophy in ethical decision-making in business

Also asked in Summer 2026 Q4b OR, Winter 2025 Q4b, Summer 2025 Q3a OR, Winter 2024 Q4b OR, Summer 2023 Q4c

(a)
3 marksAsked in 5 of 7 papers
What is cross holder conflict? Give one example.

Also asked in Winter 2025 Q3b OR, Winter 2024 Q3a OR, Winter 2023 Q3b, Summer 2023 Q4b

(b)
4 marksAsked in 5 of 7 papers

What are the factors influence ethical decision-making in the business environment?

Also asked in Summer 2026 Q4c OR, Winter 2025 Q3b, Winter 2023 Q3b OR, Summer 2023 Q5b OR

(c)
7 marksAsked in 6 of 7 papers

Explain the different stage of cognitive moral development according to the Kohlberg’s theory.

Also asked in Summer 2026 Q4c, Winter 2025 Q3c, Summer 2025 Q3c, Winter 2024 Q4c, Winter 2023 Q3c

Q.5

14 Marks
(a)
3 marksAsked in 2 of 7 papers
What are the individual factor in business ethics?

Also asked in Winter 2023 Q4b

(b)
4 marksAsked in 5 of 7 papers
Discuss the while collar crimes with relevant example.

Also asked in Summer 2026 Q5c, Summer 2025 Q5a, Winter 2024 Q5c, Winter 2023 Q4c

(c)
7 marksAsked in 2 of 7 papers
Explain the Law of karma according to Shrimad Bhagavad Gita

Also asked in Winter 2024 Q2c OR

(a)
3 marksAsked in 5 of 7 papers
What is human values? and why it is expected in Indian manager?

Also asked in Summer 2026 Q5c OR, Winter 2024 Q5c OR, Winter 2023 Q5a, Summer 2023 Q5c

(b)
4 marksAsked in 6 of 7 papers
Discuss life ethics of Swami Vivekanadaji for students.

Also asked in Summer 2026 Q5b OR, Summer 2025 Q4b, Winter 2024 Q5b, Winter 2023 Q5c OR, Summer 2023 Q5b

(c)
7 marks

Discuss the quality of working life impact on ethical behavior of individuals in organizations.

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