Recently an educational trust from Pune came under the
IT scanner. Various irregularities and illegalities on the financial were
identified. Tables seem to have turned; the very institutions where students
deliberated upon the unethical and immoral acts of society are now facing the
questions upon themselves. The trends are saddening and uninspiring.
Crores of rupees are stashed into the personal
accounts of the trustees and executives of these institutions. Building
personal wealth seems to be the only priority of these educational trusts.
Thus, challenging the whole concept of trusteeship. But why do heads of such
institutions succumb to such acts? They are well-paid already!
Research shows that majority of folks act based on the
circumstances in their environment and standards set by their leaders or peers.
Most of the times, these folks succumb to unethical acts even if it means
compromising their personal moral ideals.
‘Good’ people do bad things when the environment
around them doesn’t value ‘values’. Ethical behavior seems to trending towards
being eyewash more than anything else. With the rise in unethical practices
especially in educational institutions, it is clear that the environment is
changing.
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