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Ethical Decision Making
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As the Chief Invigilator at an examination centre, you catch a student with written notes hidden in his pocket. He pleads that the notes are for an exam that took place yesterday. Upon examining the notes, you realize that he is speaking the truth.
As the person in charge, what would be an ethical decision on your part?
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Take a written apology and an undertaking of future good conduct as a condition for letting him continue with the exam.
💡 Explanation:
The ethical approach balances discipline with fairness. Since the notes were for a past exam, the student is not cheating on the current paper, so a punitive eviction is excessive; however, some accountability is required to maintain institutional standards.