Prajit NairAIR 87 · CSE 2016 · 260 wordsTheir whole copy
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Ethics in public administration are products of moral values, societal norms and ideals of natural justice. As values are constantly evolving and standards of natural justice are maturing, ethics in public administration is also constantly changing. Therefore, 21st century ethics are likely to be different from 20th century ethics.
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i) Moral values of 21st century are more aligned towards democracy, liberalization and free market economics.
In 20th century, the moral inspirations were different.
ii) Societal norms of 21st century are more sensitive to rights of disadvantaged. Like for example, LGBT rights, transgender's right, issues of section 377 are new and are part of newer discourses. These rights were not recognised in 20th century and therefore did not form a part of ethics in public administration.
iii) Natural justice is an ever evolving field that brings newer norms and standards with each passing decade. The change from procedure established by law to due process of law has ensured a progressive interpretation of natural justice. For example, Art. 21 is being given a liberal interpretation in recent times to encompass a wide array of rights and issues.
These changes have meant prominent new values in public administration. They are as follows:
Concern for efficiency, transparency and accountability, values that emphasise a citizen's right to public services and changes them from passive beneficiaries to demanding clients.
Focus of productivity and utilitarian value like e-efficiency.
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These values have brought a paradigm shift in ethics of public administration that differentiates it from 20th century ethical norms.
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