One of the scientists working in the R & D laboratory of a major pharmaceutical company discovers that one of the company’s bestselling veterinary drugs, B has the potential to cure a currently incurable liver disease that is prevalent in tribal areas. However, developing a variant of the drug suitable for human beings entailed a lot of research and development having a huge expenditure to the extent of R 50 crores. It was unlikely that the company would recover the costs as the disease was rampant only in poverty-stricken area having very little market otherwise. If you were the CEO, then— (a) Identify the various actions that you could take; (b) Evaluate the pros and cons of each of your actions. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- In the introduction discuss the stakeholders involved, identify the ethical concerns in the case. In the body suggest what are the possible solutions and alternatives available to you. Suggest the best possible way that can address all the stakeholders equally. Conclude with suitable solutions.