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Excellence & Integrity
Remember the quotes of JRD Tata, Martin Luther King, John F Kennedy J. N. Nehru and Ambedkar. Note their significance.
Oct 5, 2025: "Integrity, Integrity, Integrity."
Ms Soni, Chief Ethics Counselor, Tata Steel
"Defining" Integrity/Life. (Problem vs mystery). Defining is challenging in humanities, unlike in natural sciences
Move from Knowledge (skill) to Wisdom (experiential and transfomative).
John Izzo: Five Secrets You Must Discover Before You Die
Task on July 2, 2025
Respond to this questionnaire on SIP, etc.
Respond to ethical questions here, please.
Heroic Leadership
JRD Tata: "Tata Steel has saved us." How?
All Resources (PPTs and Books) here.
Link for Groups, Group Presentation and Book Presentation: Please join before July 4
Richard Sibbersen to XL Students (Not for Exam)
Google Class Room code: 2t566w2j
Mid Term Exam (Syllabus) 30 Marks
Open book exams. You can bring the textbook or any other printed/written materials
No internet allowed; No mobile
Laptop without internet allowed
32 MCQs (1 mark per qn)
6/9 Short Answer Questions (3 marks per qn)
No negative marking
Syllabus: From the textbook up to ch 78 (No question will be asked from Sections VI, VIII & IX)
End -Term Exam (Closed Book) 40 Marks
The syllabus for End-Term exam will consist of the Text Book, The Outlook Magazine on XL, The Session of Fr Somy on Jesuits and Examen and the following articles:
https://www.kuru.in/problem-and-predicament
What is the difference between ethics, morality, and law?
How is integrity foundational to a meaningful life?
What makes integrity an intrinsic (not instrumental) value?
Can we cultivate moral excellence without religious belief?
How has ethical thought evolved from Socrates to Rawls?
In what ways does Indian dharma parallel Western virtue ethics?
Why does ethical behaviour matter in both private and public life?
How do IQ, EQ, SQ, and MQ interact to shape ethical competence?
What does it mean to be emotionally mature and morally resilient?
How does spiritual intelligence (SQ) differ from religious piety?
Why is perseverance a moral strength?
Can failure and adversity foster character development?
Is there a danger in pursuing excellence without ethical grounding?
What is the “fudge factor” in everyday ethical violations? (Ariely)
How do people rationalize small unethical acts without guilt?
What are “ethical blind spots” and how can we correct them? (Bazerman & Tenbrunsel)
Why do we judge ourselves by our intentions, and others by their actions?
What role do emotions play in our ethical decisions? (Haidt’s Social Intuitionist Model)
How does inattentional blindness affect our ability to notice unethical behaviour?
What is moral disengagement, and how do leaders fall into its trap?
How does the “self-concept maintenance theory” explain moral flexibility?
Why do people cheat less when reminded of moral codes or religious texts?
What is the slippery slope of unethical behaviour?
How can organisations reduce bounded ethicality?
How can conflicts of interest corrupt ethical reasoning—often unconsciously?
Can nudging be used to promote ethical behaviour?
How does the RIGHT model help navigate complex ethical problems?
What is the value of the ABCD and MORAL models in everyday decisions?
When should we consult others in moral dilemmas?
Why are moral pauses and reflection crucial before action?
What are the lessons from the Satyam, Theranos, and Enron scandals?
Why does ethical failure often occur in highly intelligent organisations?
How does “tone at the top” influence ethical culture?
What are the dangers of performance pressure on ethical decision-making?
How do codes of conduct and real ethical culture differ?
How does servant leadership nurture ethical cultures?
What distinguishes heroic leadership from charisma or dominance?
Can ethical leadership be taught, or must it be embodied?
How do leaders model moral courage in ambiguous situations?
What is the Ubuntu ethic of “I am because we are”?
Why must business leaders care about environmental justice?
Can ESG metrics align corporate interest with the common good?
What is the role of empathy and compassion in capitalism?
H. PERSONAL ETHICS AND AUTHENTICITY
What does “To thine own self be true” mean in practice?
Is moral courage more important than technical competence?
How does the PERMA model support ethical flourishing?
What are practical ways to increase one’s Moral Quotient?
Can ethics be universal across cultures?
How should we manage cultural relativism in global business?
What is the “glocal” vision of excellence and integrity?
What does “finding God in all things” mean for ethical action?
How can Ignatian discernment shape business decisions?
Why is stillness essential for ethical awareness?
What is the Indian vision of Sat-Cit-Ananda and how does it relate to excellence?
What does “overflowing with goodness” mean in a wounded world?
Deadlines
July 19: Reel (First Draft)
July 21: PPT of Each Chapter
July 23: Infographics of Each Chapter
Aug 4: Reel (Final Draft)
Please be thorough with the whole book "Excellence and Integrity."
Be familiar with the "Special Issue of Outlook on XLRI"
Group Assignments:
1. Reels or Video 22 Marks
2. PPT and Infographics 8 Marks