You are the District Collector of a historic town where a large statue of a revered local hero was recently installed as part of a major cultural heritage project.
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Q10. You are the District Collector of a historic town where a large statue of a revered local hero was recently installed as part of a major cultural heritage project. The statue, which was intended to symbolize the town’s pride and historical significance, collapsed just a few days after its inauguration, causing widespread public outrage and disappointment. The incident has triggered a political controversy, with opposition leaders accusing your administration of negligence and incompetence. The collapse of the statue has not only hurt the sentiments of the local community but has also brought into question the integrity of the public officials involved in the project. Amid the uproar, you have received instructions from higher authorities to investigate the incident thoroughly. However, there is also mounting pressure from political figures to quickly issue a public apology to pacify the community and contain the situation.
In the given circumstance answer the following:
• Identify the key stakeholders in the case. What are the ethical issues involved in the case? What leadership qualities are essential in handling this situation, and how would you demonstrate them to restore public trust? [20M]
• Identify the key stakeholders in the case. What are the ethical issues involved in the case? What leadership qualities are essential in handling this situation, and how would you demonstrate them to restore public trust? [20M]
• Identify the key stakeholders in the case.
• What are the ethical issues involved in the case?
• What leadership qualities are essential in handling this situation, and how would you demonstrate them to restore public trust? [20M]
Reference: The Hindu
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Why the question: Prime Minister Narendra Modi apologized to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and those hurt by the collapse of the 17th-century warrior king’s statue at Rajkot Fort in Sindhudurg district of Maharashtra. Key Demand of the question: To write about stakeholders, and ethical issues, and explain the leadership quality essential to handle situations and restore public faith. Structure of the answer: Introduction: Start with the nuances of the case study. Body: First, identify stakeholders. Next explain the ethical issues involved in the case. Explain the leadership quality essential to handle situations and restore public faith. Conclusion: Conclude by summarising.
Why the question:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi apologized to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and those hurt by the collapse of the 17th-century warrior king’s statue at Rajkot Fort in Sindhudurg district of Maharashtra.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about stakeholders, and ethical issues, and explain the leadership quality essential to handle situations and restore public faith.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Start with the nuances of the case study.
Body:
• First, identify stakeholders.
• Next explain the ethical issues involved in the case.
• Explain the leadership quality essential to handle situations and restore public faith.
Conclusion:
Conclude by summarising.