A convicted mobster decides to make a charitable contribution. He offers more than 1 Crore Rs. to a hospital to build a children’s wing. He will make the contribution if the new pavilion is named after him. The hospital board accepts the gift, with that stipulation. Do you think the hospital was right in accepting the gift? (15 Marks)

Answer:  Adhering to ethical standards in fundraising is especially important because the success of an organization’s mission rests on trust: the trust of clients, volunteers, donors, and the community served.  The Problem: Doing Good With Something Obtained Immorally  The conflict in this story stems from the strain between the hospital’s need for the money and … Continue reading A convicted mobster decides to make a charitable contribution. He offers more than 1 Crore Rs. to a hospital to build a children’s wing. He will make the contribution if the new pavilion is named after him. The hospital board accepts the gift, with that stipulation. Do you think the hospital was right in accepting the gift? (15 Marks)