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I will probably show gratitude to my friend for remembering my birthday and for the gift.

Even though it
is a type of perfume that I am extremely allergic to I will still accept it wholeheartedly, of course I will
not use it since I'm allergic to it but I will display it and add it with my collections. It is the thought that
counts. We should be grateful for the things that was given to us.
1) Civic virtue
2) Mutual respect
3) Sharing
4) Decision making
5) Constitution

1) Understanding others
2) Service orientation
3) Developing others
4) Leveraging diversity
5) Political awareness
A1 B2 C5

A2 B3 C4

A3 B4 C2

A4 B5 C1

A5 B1 C3
Own answers
Teton Dam was located in southeastern Idaho about 15 miles from Rexburg in the valley of the Teton
River. The dam and its reservoir were the principal elements of the Teton Basin Project designed by the
Bureau of Reclamation to control flooding as well as provide a source of hydropower, irrigation, and
drinking water. Construction on the Teton Dam, reservoir, and powerhouse began in 1972 and by
November 1975 the zoned earth fill embankment was essentially complete with a structural height of
305 feet and a crest length of 3,100 feet. Less than one year later, the dam experienced catastrophic
failure on June 5, 1976 during its first filling. Failure of the Teton Dam and subsequent draining of the
reservoir caused the deaths of 11 people and approximately $400 million in damages.

At the first sign of a problem the people at the dam site informed the Bureau of Reclamation.
The Bureau did not immediately inform the public due to fear of panic and because there were initially
no signs of imminent danger, but the public was warned about 45 minutes before the collapse

Engineering geology is important for evaluation of the suitability of foundation and borrow or fill
materials. In this instance, both the rhyolite under the dam and the fineaeolian silt used as a fill material
were deficient. Ironically, better borrow material was available in the valley downstream from the dam
site, but the USBR decided that using it would be environmentally disruptive.

Stress and strengthen of Teton dam, The report to the U.S. Department of the Interior and State of
Idaho on Failure of Teton Dam determined that the dam failed due to less than ideal geological
conditions of the site (which was picked because there were no "good" sites available), unequal stress
distribution and inadequate fill material (which was used from the site) which led to reduced
strength. Susceptible materials and seepage from leaks in the embankment caused by joints that were
not resistant to water pressure due to inadequate testing, and inadequate protection from water due to
an over-reliance on an ineffective curtain intended to stop flow, led to the erosion.

Lesson learned :Although tragic, and expensive, the failure of the Teton Dam did lead to many
reforms in the Bureau of Reclamation, who is responsible for dam safety. Detailed geological studies
performed to determine the causes of the dam failure also provided additional insight to the strength
provided by various types of earth, erosion and seepage. This incident also highlights the importance of
external peer reviews of construction designs, adhering to the construction schedule, addition of a
secondary defenses to prevent seepage, and continuous monitoring during dam construction and filling.
With hindsight, one can see that many warning signs were present, but not further investigated.

(i) In a professional sense, on which steps should the Bureau of Reclamation do after learning of
the problem at the dam site?

(ii) As per engineering point of view, what are the testing department of the interior failure of
Teton Dam determined that the dam failed due to less than ideal geological conditions of the site.

(vi) In Engineering aspect, what are the lessons you have to learn in the failure of the teton dam.
1-Summarize about the basic responsibilities of an Indian citizen.

2-X is a director of a nationalized bank in India; the bank has a few lateral entry positions available in
one of its branches. When X offers his nephew's name to the selection board, the members of the board
all feel pressured and influenced by X because of his position in the firm. What are the ethical difficulties
surrounding X's actions in this case?

Ans : NEPOTISM

A conflict of interest occurs when an entity or individual becomes unreliable because of a clash between
personal (or self-serving) interests and professional duties or responsibilities. Such a conflict occurs
when a company or person has a vested interest such as money, status, knowledge, relationships, or
reputation which puts into question whether their actions, judgment, and/or decision-making can be
unbiased. When such a situation arises, the party is usually asked to remove themselves, and it is often
legally required of them.

Figure.8Conflict of Interest

(i) Consider the scenario above and name the three types of conflicts of interest that exist in the
banking business, along with an example for each.

(ii) The potential conflicts in any organisation are depicted in Figure 10. Represent techniques to
avoid conflicts of interest in any organisation in order to maintain a smooth work flow.

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