Integrity vs Organizational Loyalty

• 04 Jul 2023

Mr. Praveen Kumar, an officer in the IIS (Indian Information Service), is assigned to handle public relations for a government ministry. His role involves communicating with the media, preparing press releases, and managing the ministry's social media accounts. The ministry is currently embroiled in a major corruption scandal, and several high-ranking officials are under investigation.

One day, Mr. Kumar receives instructions from his superiors to manipulate information and mislead the public regarding the corruption scandal. The intention is to downplay the severity of the situation and protect the image of the ministry. This directive puts Mr. Kumar in a challenging ethical dilemma.

What do you think Mr. Kumar should do in this scenario?