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One of the scientists working in the R & D laboratory of a major pharmaceutical company discovers that one of the company’s bestselling veterinary drugs, B has the potential to cure a currently incurable liver disease that is prevalent in tribal areas. However, developing a variant of the drug suitable for human beings entailed a lot of research and development having a huge expenditure to the extent of R 50 crores. It was unlikely that the company would recover the costs as the disease was rampant only in poverty-stricken area having very little market otherwise. If you were the CEO, then— (a) Identify the various actions that you could take; (b) Evaluate the pros and cons of each of your actions. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment-

  • In the introduction discuss the stakeholders involved, identify the ethical concerns in the case.
  • In the body suggest what are the possible solutions and alternatives available to you. Suggest the best possible way that can address all the stakeholders equally.
  • Conclude with suitable solutions.

 

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14 responses to “One of the scientists working in the R & D laboratory of a major pharmaceutical company discovers that one of the company’s bestselling veterinary drugs, B has the potential to cure a currently incurable liver disease that is prevalent in tribal areas. However, developing a variant of the drug suitable for human beings entailed a lot of research and development having a huge expenditure to the extent of R 50 crores. It was unlikely that the company would recover the costs as the disease was rampant only in poverty-stricken area having very little market otherwise. If you were the CEO, then— (a) Identify the various actions that you could take; (b) Evaluate the pros and cons of each of your actions. 10 marks”

  1. Parakh Sarda Avatar
    Parakh Sarda

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    1. Parth Verma Avatar
      Parth Verma

      Hi Parakh
      First thing adhere to word limit, try to complete your answer in maximum two pages.
      Good introduction.
      Ethical issues and dilemmas can be merged, it will save you some words.
      The various actions which can be taken by you as CEO are:
      -to adhere to my obligations and professional ethics, which is to serve my company and to garner
      its maximum profit.
      -Taking support of Government by the Viability gap funding.
      -Raising money through finance market.
      -Collaborating with foreign company
      Evaluate these steps then conclude with a fair and balanced approach.
      Good conclusion.
      Overall a decent attempt.
      Deducting your marks for exceeding word limit.
      Keep working hard !

  2. Dakshina Moorthy Avatar
    Dakshina Moorthy

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    1. Parth Verma Avatar
      Parth Verma

      Hi Dakshina
      Good introduction.
      If you are making a flow chart, then there is no need to give heading.
      Stakeholders and ethical issues involved are well explained.
      Always remember that profit making companies have to spend a prescribed percentage of their profits on CSR. If the company is making enough profits, this will be an ideal solution.
      The content is good and well placed.
      In the course of action,also add you will appeal to the public through media and NGO’s for collaboration and funds through sale of products.
      Good conclusion.
      Work on handwriting.
      Keep writing, you will succeed.

  3. Deepika Saini Avatar
    Deepika Saini

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    1. Parth Verma Avatar
      Parth Verma

      Hi Deepika
      Good introduction.
      You have explained the ethical issues and stakeholders involved in a good manner.
      Use of flow charts is appreciable.
      In the course of action, also write that compromises have to be struck between the profit motive of your company and the public good in a way that both benefit from each other in a complementary manner.
      Always write a balanced approach.
      Good conclusion.
      A decent attempt.
      Avoid scribbling.
      Keep writing, you will succeed.

  4. Uttam Kumar Avatar
    Uttam Kumar

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    1. Parth Verma Avatar
      Parth Verma

      Hi Uttam
      The case presents a dilemma of a CEO who has to ensure the profitability of the drug company meanwhile being compassionate and trustee of the society in which the company is located too.
      Work on sentence formation to get better marks.
      Do not write directly the action you will take, first write the possible approaches, then conclude with a balanced approach.
      The various actions which can be taken by you as CEO are:
      -to adhere to my obligations and professional ethics, which is to serve my company and to garner
      its maximum profit.
      -Taking support of Government by the Viability gap funding.
      -Raising money through finance market.
      -Collaborating with foreign company
      -appealing to public through media and NGO’s for collaboration and funds through sale of
      products
      Work on content, brainstorm before wriitng.
      Avoid grammatical mistakes.’
      Do not get demotivated by the marks, keep writing, you will improve.

  5. Chester Avatar
    Chester

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    1. Parth Verma Avatar
      Parth Verma

      Hi Chester
      Good introduction.
      Write the stakeholders involved and ethical issues in the case study,
      Then write the possible approaches.
      Follow a proper structure to get better marks.
      Avoid using unnecessary capital alphabets in between of a sentence.
      Underline keywords to convince examiner easily.
      In the course of action, also write that compromises have to be struck between the profit motive of your company and the public good in a way that both benefit from each other in a complementary manner.
      Good conclusion.
      Keep writing , you will improve.

  6. PS0095 Avatar
    PS0095

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    1. Parth Verma Avatar
      Parth Verma

      Hi PS
      Good introduction.
      You have explained the ethical issues and stakeholders involved in a good manner.
      The various actions which can be taken by you as CEO are:
      -to adhere to my obligations and professional ethics, which is to serve my company and to garner
      its maximum profit.
      -Taking support of Government by the Viability gap funding.
      -Raising money through finance market.
      -Collaborating with foreign company
      -appealing to public through media and NGO’s for collaboration and funds through sale of
      products.
      Conclude with a balanced approach.
      In the course of action, also write that compromises have to be struck between the profit motive of your company and the public good in a way that both benefit from each other in a complementary manner.
      Avoid using short forms.
      Keep writing !

  7. Unnati Chauhan Avatar
    Unnati Chauhan

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    1. Parth Verma Avatar
      Parth Verma

      Hi Unnati
      In the introduction, briefly explain the case study, you can write The case presents a dilemma of a CEO who has to ensure the profitability of the drug company meanwhile being compassionate and trustee of the society in which the company is located too.
      Stakeholders and ethical issues are well explained.
      You have written the possible approaches in a good manner, keep it up !
      In the conclusion ,write that compromises have to be struck between the profit motive of your company and the public good in a way that both benefit from each other in a complementary manner.
      Work on handwriting, write neat and legible.
      Keep working hard, you will succeed.