Gujarat Technological UniversityWinter 2025 examination

GTU 3150709 Professional Ethics (PE) Winter 2025 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 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Questions
5 with internal choice
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16 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 2 of 7 papers
Explain the key principles of personal ethics.

Also asked in Winter 2023 Q4a OR

(b)
4 marksAsked in 5 of 7 papers

Discuss the key ethical principles derived from Indian ethical traditions

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

(c)
7 marks
(
i)Differentiate Personal Ethics vs. Business Ethics.
ii)Differentiate Morality vs law.

Q.2

14 Marks
(a)
3 marksAsked in 2 of 7 papers

Define following terms: honesty, integrity, and transparency in the context of business ethics.

Also asked in Winter 2024 Q3b OR

(b)
4 marksAsked in 6 of 7 papers
Discuss primary causes or roots of unethical behavior in business.

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

(c)
7 marksAsked in 3 of 7 papers

Explain the different sources of ethical behavior within an organization.

Also asked in Summer 2024 Q3a OR, Summer 2023 Q3b OR

(c)
7 marksAsked in 6 of 7 papers
Explain the basic steps involved in resolving an ethical problem.

Also asked in Summer 2026 Q3c, Summer 2025 Q3a, Winter 2024 Q3c, Summer 2024 Q3b OR, Winter 2023 Q3a

Q.3

14 Marks
(a)
3 marksAsked in 3 of 7 papers

Explain following key ethical models: Rights Theories, Justice Theories and Utilitarianism Theories in brief that guide decision- making.

Also asked in Summer 2026 Q4b, Winter 2024 Q4b

(b)
4 marksAsked in 5 of 7 papers

List out factors that influence ethical decision-making in the business environment.

Also asked in Summer 2026 Q4c OR, Summer 2024 Q4b OR, Winter 2023 Q3b OR, Summer 2023 Q5b OR

(c)
7 marksAsked in 6 of 7 papers

List out and explain six stages of cognitive moral development according to the Kohlberg’s theory.

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

(a)
3 marksAsked in 5 of 7 papers
List out limitations of limitation of Kohlberg’s models

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

(b)
4 marksAsked in 5 of 7 papers

Explain how ethical decision-making is affected by cross-holder conflicts and competition.

Also asked in Winter 2024 Q3a OR, Summer 2024 Q4a OR, Winter 2023 Q3b, Summer 2023 Q4b

(c)
7 marks

Explain the Six Pillars of Characters: trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring and citizenship regarding Personal values and Ethical Decision Making.

Q.4

14 Marks
(a)
3 marksAsked in 3 of 7 papers
Define moral philosophy.

Also asked in Summer 2026 Q4a, Winter 2024 Q4a

(b)
4 marksAsked in 6 of 7 papers

Give a brief overview of how moral philosophy guides decision- making in business ethics.

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

(c)
7 marks

Discuss the concept of cognitive moral development and its role in ethical decision-making in organizations.

(a)
3 marks
List any three types of moral philosophies.
(b)
4 marks
Differentiate between moral philosophy and business ethics.
(c)
7 marks

Define white-collar crimes, give examples, and analyze how individual moral philosophies and cognitive development impact involvement in such crimes.

Q.5

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks

Mention three values relevant to Indian management, inspired by Indian culture and tradition.

(b)
4 marksAsked in 6 of 7 papers

Describe the concept of Quality of Working Life (QWL) and its relevance for employee satisfaction.

Also asked in Summer 2026 Q5a OR, Summer 2025 Q4c, Winter 2024 Q5a, Winter 2023 Q5b, Summer 2023 Q5c OR

(c)
7 marks

Compare and contrast the ethical philosophies of Vivekananda, Gandhiji, Aurobindo.

(a)
3 marksAsked in 2 of 7 papers
Define the law of Karma.

Also asked in Summer 2023 Q5a OR

(b)
4 marks

Outline the ethical views of Rabindranath Tagore and how they apply to modern leadership.

(c)
7 marksAsked in 2 of 7 papers

Discuss the lessons modern managers can learn from the Ancient Indian Education system.

Also asked in Winter 2023 Q5a OR

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Official Gujarat Technological University (GTU) examination paper for Professional Ethics (PE) (Winter 2025, B.E. · Computer Engineering, Sem 5). Features complete 70-mark regular & remedial examination pattern, official marking distribution across all 5 questions, and direct 1-click official PDF download.

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