GS4 · UPSC Mains

You are the Director of a Public Sector Unit (PSU) that specializes in the manufacturing of critical defense products for the country and exports it all over the world. Your unit is renowned for its expertise and efficiency, as it consistently delivers vital products on time. Your unit has recently received a crucial order to manufacture specific products as part of a high-priority defense project with a tight deadline. However, you face a daunting challenge. With rising raw material costs and budget constraints, the unit has almost exhausted its funds for the year. Hiring additional manpower, a crucial need to meet the fast-approaching deadline for a critical defense project, is out of the question until the next budgetary allocation which is going to happen in months. Meanwhile, your existing workforce, already putting in grueling 10-11 hour shifts, six days a week, is visibly demotivated and showing signs of fatigue. You presented the issue to the senior management, highlighting the unsustainable work schedule and potential burnout risks. The management acknowledged the situation but, constrained by the funding deficit, urged you to find internal solutions. The suggestion was to further distribute the workload, thereby implying more overtime for the existing employees. (a) Highlight the ethical issues involved in the above case. (b) Evaluate the options available to you. What course of action you will take to address the above issue? (c) Burn out is a critical factor resulting in demotivation of employees. What steps should the private companies and government take in this regard? (Answer in 250 words)

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