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RL INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES
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COURSE ETHICS AND ESG COURSE CODE 23MB401

NAME REPORTING

BATCH 2023-2025 YEAR & II Year, IV

SEMESTER SEMESTER

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1 1 Ethics means expected standards in terms of ones personal and social w

A

A. Honesty
C. Responsibility

2 1 Which business ethos principle states, "the one who performs well are e
A
encouragement in the form of `rewards’ may cultivate the spirit of highe

A. Reward
C. Taxation

3 1 Which business ethos principle states, "an individual is trained in such a

A
principles".

A. Reward
C. Taxation

4 1 Which business ethos principle states, "the one who is taxed more is enc
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applies to individuals who are hardworking and productive".

A. Reward
C. Taxation

5 1 What is Meta Ethics?

A

6 1 What is Normative Ethics?

A
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7 1 What is Applied Ethics?

A

8 1 What is Descriptive Ethics?

A

9 1 The one who performs well are encouraged to do so. This implies that th
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cultivate the spirit of higher productivity among groups. Select the most

A. Reward
C. Taxation

10 1 An individual is trained in such a way that to avoid conflicts and friction o

A
business ethos principle.

A. Reward
C. Taxation

11 1 The one who is taxed more is encouraged to stay fit for a longer period b
A
and productive.. Select the most appropirate business ethos principle.

A. Reward
C. Taxation

12 2 What is meant by Universal Value?

A

13 2 What do you mean by Quality of Work Life?

A

14 2 What do you mean by 'Core Values'?

A

15 2 What do you mean by Governance?

A

16 2 Critically evaluate, ethical behaviour is behaviour which is considered to

A

17 2 Analyse and suggest whether business ethics help firms decide what ac
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A. True

18 2 Unfair business practices can be defined the act that is deceptive, fraudu
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A. True

19 2 Whistleblowing was coined by civil activist Ralp Nader in early 1970’s. St

A

20 2 Corporate Governance refers to the way a corporation is governed.

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A. True

21 2 Which refers a situation in which any person is responsible and needs to

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A. Accountability
C. Transperency

22 3 What do you mean by corporate governance?

A

23 3 What do you mean by CSR?

A

24 3 What is a Green Initiative?

A

25 3 List down two examples of Professionally Managed Indian Companies

A

26 3 List down two examples of Family Managed Indian Companies

A

27 3 Define the term Data Governance

A
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28 3 List down any three members of a Board of Directors of a company?

A

29 3 List down any two committess which submitted reports for making Corp
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30 3 How many % of net profits should be made available for CSR activities b
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A. 3%
C. 4%

31 3 Infosys is a Family Managed Company. Say True or False

A

32 4 Analyze the term risk?

A

33 4 Risk management and risk mitigation both are same. Say is it true or fals
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A. True

34 4 Explain the term risk analysis?

A

35 4 List down any two tools for risk measurement?

A

36 4 What is risk identification?

A

37 4 What do you mean by Phishing of Accounts?

A

38 4 Analyze, Why do we make Business Continuity Plans?

A

39 4 Expand the term BRSR?

A

40 4 Explain the term "Sustainaibility Audit"

A

41 4 What do you mean by ESG Rating?

A

42 5 ____________is an intentionally deceptive action designed to provide the p

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A. Scam
C. Good Faith

43 5 ________ is an illegal plan for making money, especially one that involves
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A. Scam
C. Good Faith

44 5 In which year Satyam scam was exposed? Select the most apporpirate a
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A. 2006
C. 2008

45 5 Nirav Modi got his first fraudulent guarantee from which bank? Select th
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A. Punjab National Bank

C. Kotak Mahindra Bank

46 5 What do you mean by the term 'Scam'?

A

47 5 What do you mean by the term 'Corruption'?

A

48 5 When Satyam Scam took place?

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A. 2011
C. 2012
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49 5 When Harshad Mehta Scam took place?

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A. 2001
C. 1994

50 5 Just because of this particular case, the world's renowned BIG-5 becam
A

51 5 List down any two reasons for Scams in India?

A

52 1 What is the first aspect mentioned that ethics refers to?

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A. Integrity
C. Commitments

53 1 Why do people typically NOT follow ethics?

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A. Lack of financial resources

C. Ignorance and indifference

54 1 In the ethical dilemma about the unfaithful friend, what would demonstr
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A. Immediately telling your friend
C. Spreading rumors about the incident

55 1 From the Mahabharata, what lesson do modern companies need to learn

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A. Always defeat your competitors

C. Ignore societal impacts

56 1 Which ancient Indian texts are mentioned as sources of Indian Ethos?

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A. Bible and Quran

C. Greek philosophical texts

57 1 What does the Ramayana teach about family relationships?

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A. Always prioritize personal ambition
C. Maintain positive attachment and honour family commitments

58 1 In the ethical dilemma about receiving extra change, what would an ethic
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A. Keep the extra money silently

C. Ignore the mistake

59 1 What does Ram's interaction with the squirrel in the Ramayana symboliz
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A. Animal cruelty
C. Every contribution, no matter how small, matters

60 1 Which approach from the Mahabharata suggests the most balanced wa

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A. Dand (punishment) only
C. Judiciously using Saam, Daan, Dand, and Bhed

61 1 When faced with a friend making inappropriate jokes, what would be the
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A. Laugh along to avoid conflict

C. Privately and sensitively discuss how the jokes make you uncomforta

62 1 Which principle is NOT directly mentioned as part of ethics?

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A. Integrity
C. Competition

63 1 What does Lord Rama's exile demonstrate about ethical behavior?

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A. Always choose luxury
C. Prioritize commitments over personal comfort
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64 1 In the ethical dilemma about a potentially abusive neighbor, what shows

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A. Completely ignoring potential abuse
C. Spreading neighborhood gossip

65 1 What universal truths does Indian Ethos highlight from ancient texts?
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A. Material wealth is most important

C. The divinity of souls and oneness of the universe

66 1 Which ethical approach does Ravana's treatment by Ram demonstrate?

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A. Complete disrespect for enemies

C. Respecting an enemy's humanity even in conflict

67 1 When a friend offers a potentially illegal money-making scheme, what w

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A. Immediately accepting without questions
C. Participating secretly

68 1 What is the first ethical dilemma mentioned in the document?

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A. Office theft
C. Parents monitoring teen's social media

69 1 What does the concept of the "Laxman Rekha" symbolize in the Ramaya
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A. Physical boundaries
C. Mathematical precision

70 1 In an ethical scenario where a friend is too intoxicated to drive, what is th

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A. Let them drive
C. Ignore the situation

71 1 What underlying principle connects most of the ethical dilemmas presen

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A. Personal gain
C. Considering consequences and human dignity

72 1 Which of the following is NOT considered an unfair trade practice accord

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A. Misrepresenting a product
C. Faking endorsements

73 1 According to the Companies Act, 2013, a whistleblower can be:

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A. Only current employees
C. Anyone who has evidence of unethical practices

74 1 What is the primary purpose of the Whistle Blower Policy in India?

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A. To punish employees who make complaints

C. To increase organizational bureaucracy

75 1 Why might a whistleblower be hesitant to report unethical practices in a

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A. Lack of legal protection

C. Potential professional retaliation

76 1 Which of the following statements best demonstrates the potential impa

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A. They only affect small businesses
C. They are always immediately detected

77 1 Design a comprehensive whistleblower protection strategy that address

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A. Monetary compensation for whistleblowers
C. Extensive media coverage of complaints
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78 1 How might a company proactively prevent insider trading? Which approa

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A. Implementing strict punitive measures
C. Completely isolating employees from market information

79 1 What characteristic distinguishes an effective whistleblower from an ine

A

A. Emotional temperament
C. Availability of substantive evidence

80 1 Which ethical consideration is MOST important when developing a corpo

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A. Maximizing shareholder profits

C. Balancing stakeholder interests and transparency

81 2 What is the primary goal highlighted in the Paris Agreement on climate c

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A. To limit future warming to 2.5 degrees Celsius
C. To achieve carbon neutrality by 2050

82 2 Which report coined the term "Sustainable development" as we know it t

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A. The Stockholm Report

C. The Brundtland Report

83 2 What are the three dimensions of sustainability?

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A. Economic, Environmental, Political

C. Cultural, Social, Economic

84 2 Which of the following is NOT one of the early notions of sustainability m

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A. Notions from Ecology
C. Notions from the Biosphere Root

85 2 Evaluate what is the primary focus of weak sustainability?

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A. Placing environment first

C. Strong environmental regulations

86 2 Which of the following is NOT one of the phases of transition towards C

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A. CSR Initiation phase: 1960-1990

C. Phase III: 2000 onwards

87 2 What is at the base of Carroll's Pyramid of Sustainability?

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A. Ethical responsibilities
C. Economic responsibilities

88 2 Which of the following is NOT one of the 10 principles of the UN Global C

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A. Businesses should support and respect the protection of internationa

proclaimed human rights
D. Businesses should uphold the freedom of association and collective b

89 2 How many Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were set by the Unite
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A. 8
C. 15

90 2 Evaluate which of the following is NOT one of the UN Principles for Resp
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A. To factor in ESG issues into investment analysis and decision-making

C. To seek appropriate disclosure on ESG issues by the entities in which

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91 2 What does the acronym SASB stand for in the context of ESG reporting s
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A. Sustainable Accounting Standards Board
C. Sustainability Assurance Standards Bureau

92 2 Evaluate which of the following is NOT one of the GRI Standards ?

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A. GRI 1
C. GRI 3

93 2 What is the primary purpose of the Paris Agreement?

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A. To promote international trade

C. To establish a new world order

94 2 Evaluate which of the following is NOT mentioned as a value proposition

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A. Top line growth
C. Enhanced employee productivity

95 2 How many people will have to migrate due to climate change, as per a U
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A. 100 million
C. 1 billion

96 2 Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a key event promoting ESG

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A. COVID-19
C. Sustainable Agriculture

97 2 What does the World Economic Forum insist companies should start loo
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A. Artificial Intelligence
C. Cybersecurity

98 2 Evaluate which of the following is NOT one of the CERES Principles men
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A. Protection of the Biosphere

C. Energy Conservation

99 2 How many Equator Principles are mentioned in the document?

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A. 5
C. 10

100 2 Evaluate which of the following is NOT one of the ICLEI Five Pathways fo
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A. Low emission development
C. Circular development

101 2 Which of the following is NOT a reason why investors prefer sustainable
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A. Non-pecuniary motives
C. Guaranteed government subsidies

102 2 What does the acronym ISSB stand for in the context of sustainability re
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A. International Sustainability Standards Board

C. Investor Sustainability Strategy Board

103 3 Evaluate which of the following is NOT mentioned as a principle of the P

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A. Incorporating ESG issues into investment analysis
C. Seeking appropriate disclosure of ESG issues

104 3 What is the first step in leadership's role in implementing ESG measures
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A. Creating marketing campaigns
C. Drafting corporate vision and mission
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105 3 What is a challenge in adopting ESG initiatives?

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A. Lack of interest from executives
C. Absence of regulatory requirements

106 3 What does the Circular Economy concept aim to achieve?

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A. Maximize waste production

C. Increase linear consumption patterns

107 3 What is one of the main challenges in implementing ESG measures?

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A. Lack of technology
C. Stakeholder participation

108 3 Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a factor to advance ESG im

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A. Adoption of innovations
C. Leadership buy-in

109 3 What is the primary aim of organizations pursuing sustainability-related

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A. Improving public image

C. Improving economic performance and competitiveness

110 3 Evaluate how much more efficient is renewable energy powered LED ligh
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A. Twice as efficient
C. Four times as efficient

111 3 Design which approach typically yields larger energy savings?

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A. Piecemeal approach
C. Gradual implementation

112 3 What is the recommended sequence for managing materials and waste?
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A. Recycle, Reuse, Reduce

C. Reuse, Reduce, Recycle

113 3 Design who should be involved in setting ESG objectives for an organiza
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A. Employees only
C. Senior leadership and governing board

114 4 What does ESG stand for in the context of sustainable investing?
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A. Economic, Social, and Global
C. Environment, Social, and Governance

115 4 Critically evaluate what is the main challenge in standardizing ESG metr
A

A. Lack of interest from companies

C. Government regulations

116 4 Evaluate which of the following is NOT mentioned as a component unde

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A. Food security
C. Emissions & pollution

117 4 What is "greenwashing" in the context of ESG?

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A. A method to clean industrial waste
C. Unethical practices to falsely appear sustainable

118 4 Evaluate what is the relationship between Corporate Social Responsibilit

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A. Linear positive relationship
C. U-shaped relationship
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119 4 Evaluate what is the main difference between ESG and philanthropy?
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A. ESG is about doing no harm, while philanthropy is about doing good
C. ESG focuses on environmental issues, while philanthropy focuses on

120 4 What is the primary purpose of the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol?
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A. To regulate carbon emissions

C. To enforce penalties for high emissions

121 4 Evaluate how are greenhouse gas emissions typically measured in ESG
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A. Parts per million

C. Kilowatts per hour

122 4 What is one of the social risk factors?

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A. Carbon footprint
C. Relations with local communities

123 4 What governance risk factor is associated with the identification of insu
A

A. Board structure
C. Shareholder rights

124 5 In which year did Satyam's Chairman make the confession about the fina
A

A. 2008
C. 2010

125 5 What was the real profit margin of Satyam in Q2 (Sept 2008) compared t
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A. Shown: 3%, Real: 24%
C. Shown: 24%, Real: 3%

126 5 If Satyam followed the "fraud recovery principle" mentioned in the case s
A
10% profit margin?

A. $100 million
C. $5 billion

127 5 Which combination of factors primarily enabled the perpetration of the S

A
A. Stock market expectations and customer demands
C. Weak independent directors and audit failures

128 5 Based on the corporate lessons presented, what would be the most com
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A. Only implement strict auditor rotation

C. Integrate multiple controls including audit rotation, peer review, and st
board oversight

129 5 Why did the government-appointed board choose immediate strategic in

A
A. It was cheaper and faster
C. The accounts were too complex to restate

130 5 Which statement best describes the main reason for Satyam's confessio
A

A. Government pressure forced the disclosure

C. The recession exposed the liquidity issues making the fraud unsustai

131 5 What is the estimated loss of profit to the Government of India in the Co
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A. Rs. 1.20 lakh crores

C. Rs. 2.86 lakh crores
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132 5 How did the CAG arrive at the loss figure in the Coal-Gate scam?
A
A. By calculating total coal reserves × market price
C. By analyzing power generation losses

133 5 If a power project follows the typical debt-equity ratio mentioned in the d
A

A. Rs. 200 crores

C. Rs. 500 crores

134 5 Which of the following best explains the chain of events that led to incre
A

A. Indonesia banned exports → Australia imposed taxes → Rupee depre

C. Australia imposed taxes → Rupee depreciated → Indonesia banned e

135 5 What would be the most likely outcome of the revised FSA terms?
A
A. Immediate increase in domestic coal production
C. Continued dependence on coal imports with minimal penalties for 3 y

136 5 Which factor most significantly undermined the original objective of free
A

A. The presidential directive to Coal India Limited

C. The resistance from independent directors

137 5 What is the primary financial instrument used by diamond firms to raise
A

A. Letter of Credit
C. Letter of Undertaking (LoU)

138 5 Why do Surat diamond traders engage in round-tripping of funds?

A
A. To increase the value of rough diamonds
C. To avoid paying import duties

139 5 If a bank follows SWIFT's recommendation for reconciliation as mention

A
their general ledger between 2011-2018?

A. At least 7 times
C. At least 28 times

140 5 Based on the case, which of the following best indicates a systemic failu
A
A. The retirement of two junior employees
C. The unreconciled INR 22 billion in the nostro account without SWIFT m

141 5 What is the most significant flaw in PNB's narrative about the fraud acco
A

A. The size of the fraud amount

C. The claim that only two junior employees were involved

142 5 Based on the Nirav Modi PNB case details, which new banking regulatio
A

A. Mandatory daily reconciliation of all international transactions

C. Increased number of employees handling SWIFT messages

143 1 Illustrate the ethical aspects broughtforward by Ramayan.

B

144 1 Show your understandings on Ethics by coming up with a Moral Story of

B

145 1 Explain the Concept of Ethics.

B

146 1 Summarize the Objectives of Ethics.

B

147 1 Critically evaluate, Why people do not follow ethics?

B
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148 1 "When making a purchase at a local store, you are given too much chang
B

149 1 "You receive a package at your home that was delivered to the wrong ad
B
you keep it or notify the person it was intended for?" Design your judgem

150 2 Explain the Principles of Business Ethics.

B

151 2 Explain Unfair Trade Practices with examples.

B

152 2 Examine the term "Whistleblowing".

B

153 2 Illustrate the importance of Ethics at Workplace.

B

154 2 Explain the concept of "Insider Trading" with suitable examples

B

155 2 Describe the concept of Clause 49, with its importance?

B

156 2 Explain the regulations that govern "Whistleblowers" in India

B

157 3 Explain the Corporate Governance and its salient features

B

158 3 Why Corporate Governance is important to stakeholders?

B

159 3 Explain the conceptual framework of ESG for corporates?

B

160 3 Examine the need and applications of CSR. Discuss about the various ty
B

161 3 ANALYZE the pillars of effective ESG reporting system?

B

162 3 List down the features of Professionally Managed Companies?

B

163 3 Write Short Notes on:

B
(a) Data Governance (b) Green Initiatives

164 4 Examine how risk management helps an organisation?

B

165 4 Deduce, how do you identify risk in a business?

B

166 4
B
Investigate, Why should we analyze risk in any business?

167 4 How do we measure risk of a business?

B

168 4 Deduce and Elucidate on cyber risk management?

B

169 4 Write short notes on (a) Crisis Management (b) Disaster Management
B

170 4 Write short notes on (a) Business Continuity Plan (b) BRSR
B

171 5 "The root cause for Corruption is ease of work and unethical means of b
B

172 5 Explain the term Corruption with a suitable example

B
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173 5 Classify various scams in India.

B

174 5 Discuss on the salient features of a Corruption Case In India

B

175 5 Analyze, What are the cause and effects of frauds and scams in India?
B

176 5 Appraise, Why do Scams happen?

B

177 5 Write short note on Harshad Mehta Scam in India

B

178 1 What are the seven key characteristics that ethics?

B

179 1 Explain in your own words why people might not follow ethical principles
B

180 1 In the ethical dilemma about the unfaithful friend, what would you do if y
B
considerateness and integrity to justify your decision.

181 1 Compare and contrast the ethical lessons from the Ramayana and Maha
B

182 1 Critically evaluate the ethical dilemma of the midnight death scenario. A
B
most ethically sound.

183 1 Design an ethical decision-making framework inspired by the four types

B
that businesses could use to navigate complex ethical situations.

184 1 List the four ethical lessons from the Ramayana

B

185 1 Describe how the story of the squirrel in the Ram Setu bridge illustrates t
B

186 1 In the scenario where a friend makes inappropriate sarcastic jokes, appl
B

187 1 Analyze how the ethical principles discussed in the document (such as i
B
misinterpreting data deliberately.

188 1 List the five key reasons for unfair trade practices
B

189 1 Explain the key components of the Whistle Blower Policy in India accord
B

190 1 You are a mid-level manager who discovers potential financial irregularit
B

191 1 Design a comprehensive corporate ethics training program that address

B

Insider trading prevention

Unfair trade practice awareness
Whistleblower protection

192 1 Compare and contrast the roles of different stakeholders in reporting un

B

193 1 Critically analyze the potential long-term consequences of insider tradin

B

194 2 Apply the concept of the three-dimensional view of sustainability to anal

B
Provide examples for each dimension.

195 2 Compare and contrast the UN Global Compact principles with the UN Su
B
sustainability and responsibility?
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196 2 Explain your understanding on the potential challenges a multinational c

B
throughout its global supply chain. What strategies could be employed t

197 2 Examine the role of standardization in ESG reporting, using the SASB sta
B
and comparability of corporate sustainability performance?

198 2 Evaluate and design a solution for the impact of recent global events like
B
need to adapt their sustainability approaches in response to these challe

199 3 How might a company in the food industry, similar to Nestlé, implement
B
each pillar: People, Planet, and Profit.

200 3 Compare and contrast the concepts of Corporate Social Responsibility (

B
focus and implementation within organizations, and discuss potential ov

201 3 Evaluate the potential challenges and benefits of adopting a Circular Eco
B
performance across the environmental, social, and governance dimensio

202 3 Evaluate the relationship between innovation adoption and stakeholder p

B
conflict with each other in achieving sustainability goals?

203 3 Compare and contrast the challenges of implementing water efficiency t

B
differ between these two areas?

204 4 How would you apply the GHG Protocol's Corporate Accounting and Rep
B
corporation's greenhouse gas inventory?

205 4 Using the information provided about the Global Reporting Initiative (GR
B

206 4 Based on the EU's Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive, explain h

B

207 4 Compare and contrast the methodologies used by Bloomberg ESG rating
B
differences affect a company's overall ESG rating?

208 5 "The CAG estimated a loss of Rs. 1.86 lakh crores based on Coal India L
B
considering that companies were importing coal instead of mining their

209 5 "Evaluate the effectiveness of the revised Fuel Supply Agreement (FSA) t
B
Consider the fact that only 29 out of 79 companies agreed to these term

210 5 "Design an alternative coal block allocation policy that would prevent the
B
resources. Your policy should address both power generation and indust
case study to justify your policy elements."

211 5 "List and describe the three key parties involved in the external oversight
B

212 5 "Explain how the gap between actual and reported profits created a 'ridin
B
difficult for them to correct the financial statements?"

213 5 "Critically evaluate the effectiveness of the new board's two strategic op
B
them choose the strategic investor route, and was this the optimal decis

214 5 "Explain how Letters of Undertaking (LoUs) function in international ban

B
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215 5 "Compare and contrast PNB's official narrative of the scandal (that two e
B
reconciliation practices. What inconsistencies emerge from this analysis

216 5 "Develop and justify a comprehensive reform proposal for banking intern
B
integration and procedural oversight gaps. How would your proposed so

217 1 You are in charge of the petty cash at the office. However, a co-worker is
C
for the following week. In a conversation with your mutual supervisor, yo
additional money. You realize your co-worker has been pocketing the ad

218 1 You go out with your husband for dinner at a new restaurant you have no
C
having dinner with a very young, attractive person. From the way they are
seeing you. They behave very affectionately on the way out the door. Crit

219 1 Your friend offers you an opportunity to make a great deal of money very
C
he is making this money, but you get the impression it is not exactly lega
investment that you will never need to work again. Discuss on the above

220 1 Your friend has a great sense of humour. However, sometimes his jokes
C
something odd or different about a person and make an unkind commen
him? Comment and critically evaluate the case

221 1 You have worked years to be successful in your father’s business. You fe
C
father. However, the large businesses in town have seriously cut into pro
declined and he has been hospitalized. He has a substantial life insuranc
career you have always dreamed of and provide adequately for your fam

222 2 "In a judgment that may cause ripples in the cosmetics industry, a consu
C
about its fairness cream for men. The company’s advertisements claim
implications.

223 2 "Videocon Group chief and co-accused in the ICICI Bank money launderi
C
husband Deepak Kochhar threatened to ruin his and his family's name by
Explain the case and its implications, devise a solution within the legal a

224 2 "A variety of factors tht may influence an individual and ethics of a busin
C
business ethics in detail with suitable examples

225 2 "Emami VS HUL Case is a classical example of unfair trade and busines
C
judgement being passed by judicial system

226 2 The aggressive use of wiretaps is important: It shows that we are target
C
successfully against the mob and drug cartels. Comment on the above s

227 3 "Better Board practices holds key to successful Corporate Governance o

C

228 3 "A good and efficient management can grow a weak company. On the ot
C
comment on the above statement and design a better suitable company

229 3
C
In the longer term of 10 years, the average annual returns by family-own
Returns from multinationals such as Hindustan Unilever are also good, a
have managed their businesses far better than family businesses in the
focus on consumer products helped it face the slowdown. Shareholders
cent. “There are many factors that are in favour of professionally-manag
takeover opportunity premium attached to them. Besides, investors pay
financial advisory at Deloitte. Critically discuss on the above statement o
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230 3
C
We need government and business to work together for the benefit of ev
"responsibility" bit is usually the realm of a small team buried in a basem
difference in everything they do, at work and in their personal lives - by R

231 3
C
Project Title: Greening Project – Afforestation, by Rallis India Ltd. As a p
different locations across Maharashtra and Gujarat. The main objective
Implementation by: Direct, A K Rural Development Trust (except Anegao
Bhabhulgaon, Patsul, Shevni) in Maharashtra. Tree plantation at Dahej (G
earlier in deforested land. Analyze and Discuss on the Green Initiative by

232 4 Risk assessment, also called underwriting, is the methodology used by i

C
calculation of the correct premium for an insured.. Critically comment o

233 4
C
The challenges of Chennai floods and devastation impact analysis of cy
systemic failure and above all the common political culture of blame ga
and when we are talking about the crisis, we are mostly evaluating the re
a challenge of addressing the crisis under circumstances of 40 cm of ra
critical questions, public scrutiny and perform to the satisfaction of all. I
the occasion and join the government in relief and rehabilitation works. T
opposition. But the overriding urge for political competition among polit
natural calamities like the one recently witnessed in Chennai caused by
take on this statement and news? How to handle the crisis and disaster

234 4 Times of India, news item which appeared on 14th May, 2022 states tha
C
for availing consent to operate certificates and industry categorization, t
Discuss on the above statement.

235 4
C
Rightly, business sustainability has become the focus of stakeholder int
ESG policy impact in numerical terms, simplifying correlation and comp
investment conduits, ESG ratings have evolved as a critical router determ
from climate change, pollution control, equity, social diversity, gender jus
demonstrate the magnitude of resilience and socio-environmental acco
brands to make this world a better place through affirmative corporate a
the ESG rating and its importance to Corporate India?

236 4
C As per the Business Today, news item on 10th December 2023, “The BRS
Taxonomy (a classification system for activities aligned with a net-zero
Board, etc. In fact, experts believe BRSR Core is more stringent than mo
1, 2026, and reasonable assurance by October 1, 2028. On the other han
150 companies from FY24.” Explain the above statement in detail.

237 5 Internet Banking Fraud is a fraud or theft committed using online techno
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bank. Internet Banking Fraud is a form of identity theft and is usually ma
Now internet banking is widely used to check account details, make purc
number and password is provided to seure transactions. Carelessness, i
Causes of Frauds. Design and Develop a Fraud Prevention Mechanism in

238 5 Nirav Deepak Modi is a Belgian businessman and fugitive who was char
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and dishonesty including delivery of property, corruption, money launder
case insights.
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239 5 "It was like riding a tiger not knowing how to get off without being eaten
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over the last many years and offering himself to "the laws of the land an
made by Mr Ramalinga Raju, Ex CEO, Satya Computers.

240 5
C As per the news item in The New Indian Express, dated 22nd May 2017, “
and bureaucrats from the previous UPA regime into the probe. A report b
blocks between 2004 and 2009. It estimated loss to the exchequer to th
Share your viewpoints on the above case study

241 5 The Enron scandal was a series of events involving dubious accounting
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Corporation and the dissolution of the accounting firm Arthur Andersen.

242 1 The Office Theft Case Critically evaluate & Explain the potential consequ
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cash.

243 1 Multiple Ethical Dilemma Situations Design a comprehensive ethical dec

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change, finding a misdelivered package, witnessing potential animal or c
ethical principles discussed in the document, including fairness, integrity

244 1 Based on the Unfair Trade Practices section, identify the specific reason
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where companies have been accused of unfair trade practices.

245 1 Examine the Whistle Blower Policy in India. Explain the key characteristic
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transparency and ethical conduct.

246 1 Consider the Insider Trading Policy case studies mentioned in the docum
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insider trading in a hypothetical technology company.

247 1 Analyze the SEBI Clause 49 Corporate Governance provisions. Compare

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framework for corporate accountability.

248 1 Drawing from the various ethical frameworks discussed in the documen
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training program for a multinational corporation that addresses potentia

249 2 Imagine you are the CEO of a multinational corporation that has recently
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comprehensive ESG strategy that addresses the crisis, rebuilds trust wit
incorporate elements from the UN Global Compact, SDGs, and lessons le

250 2 Critically evaluate the effectiveness of the UN Millennium Development G

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weaknesses of each framework, considering their impact on corporate s
could be further improved to drive more meaningful change in corporate

251 2 Develop a new ESG reporting standard that addresses the current challe
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standard should integrate elements from existing frameworks like SASB
cybersecurity risks and climate migration. Explain how your standard wo

252 2 Analyze the potential long-term impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on c

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each of the Environmental, Social, and Governance domains. Based on y
corporate sustainability initiatives in the post-pandemic world. Justify yo

253 1 Volkswagen intentionally designed their software to circumvent emissio

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allowing them to emit 40 times the legal limit of nitrogen oxide. They we
example of CSR failure. Debrief the specific violation committed by Volk

254 1 Scope 1 emissions: Direct GHG emissions. Scope 2 emissions: Indirect e

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other, share examples and your understanding?
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255 2 How COVID-19 impacted ESG interests. Explain why investors preferred
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256 3 You are a sustainability consultant hired by a mid-sized manufacturing c

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company currently has minimal ESG practices in place, mostly focused o

Design a comprehensive ESG strategy for this company that incorporate

1. Define specific initiatives under each ESG pillar (Environmental, Soc

2. Explain how these initiatives will help transition the company towar
3. Propose a method for measuring and reporting the impact of these
4. Create a plan for how the company can progress from minimal ESG
document.
5. Incorporate elements of the Triple Bottom Line (People, Planet, Profi

257 3 A multinational corporation in the food industry has recently adopted a c

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practice training, healthcare access, and education for farmers' children
However, the company is struggling to measure the specific business va

Critically evaluate the company's approach to ESG implementation. Con

Harvard Business School Social Enterprise research findings. Assess the
company could better align its ESG activities with its business purpose a

258 3 Imagine you're the newly appointed Chief Sustainability Officer at a glob
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information from the document, design a comprehensive strategy to imp
mentioned, incorporate stakeholder participation, and leverage technolo

259 3 A mid-sized technology company has implemented several ESG initiative

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technologies, and initiating a stakeholder engagement program. Howeve
"greenwashing" and not substantive enough. Critically assess the compa
their initiatives? Based on the information provided in the document, wh
ESG performance?

260 3 You are a consultant hired by a multinational corporation operating in va

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revolutionize its approach to ESG and become a leader in sustainable bu
challenges mentioned in the document and goes beyond traditional app
cutting-edge technologies, and ensure leadership buy-in across diverse b
across the company's global operations?

261 3 Green Solutions Ltd. is struggling with stakeholder management in their

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communication strategy for the company that addresses how they shou
each group.

262 3 Company XYZ has recently installed renewable energy-powered LED ligh
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innovations, explain why a "whole-system approach" would be more ben

263 4 A multinational corporation has been publishing extensive ESG reports f

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workplace diversity. However, an independent audit reveals that the com
discrepancy for the company's stakeholders and its long-term sustainab

264 4 Develop a framework for an AI-powered ESG data processing system tha
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framework should include methods for collecting data from both interna
and output formats that provide meaningful insights for investors and ot

265 4 You are the newly appointed Chief Sustainability Officer at a mid-sized In
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a comprehensive ESG data collection and reporting system that address
verification methods in your plan.
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266 5 "According to the Coal_Gate Case, what was the estimated loss of profit
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Elucidate

267 5 "Compare and explain the divergent responses of Coal India Ltd's indepe
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modifications made to the FSA after their disagreement?"

268 5 "Analyze the sequence of events that led to the Presidential directive bei
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allocation process differently to prevent the issues in the Coal-Gate case

269 5 Explain how the Letter of Undertaking (LoU) mechanism typically works
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270 5 Analyze the breakdown of internal controls at PNB that enabled this frau
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in the case study and explain how each of these contributed to the scan