UPSC Mains 2018 · GS IV · Q1(b) · 10 marks · 150 words

Distinguish between “Code of ethics” and “Code of conduct” with suitable examples.

हिन्दी में

उपयुक्त उदाहरणों सहित “सदाचार-संहिता” और “आचार-संहिता” के बीच विभेदन कीजिए ।

How a topper answered it

Gyanendra BhartiAIR 537 · CSE 2023 · 239 wordsTheir whole copy

Opening · a definition

Code of Ethics (CoE) are set of guidelines which guide to act in a particular way. Code of Conduct is the subset of Code of Ethics.

Body · points and prose

Difference between Code of Ethics & Code of Conduct

Close · a summary

Code of ConductCode of Ethics
1. It is set of rules and regulation which guides an action in particular situation.1. It is broader framework that also aims at guiding actions in certain condition.
2. It is related to some rules and regulation. Eg- Do not take bribe under prevention of corruption act.2. It is general & ethical principle. Eg- To have compassion towards vulnerable section.
3. It is generally negative in character3. It is generally positive
Eg- Do not reveal the official secretEg- Ensure justice & equality in administration
4. It have narrow scope of in action & behaviour. Eg- come office on time4. It have wider scope. Eg- have compassion
5. There is little scope for self judgement. Eg- implementing the scheme as per set creteria5. It have scope for self judgement. Eg- Can give the medicine without having prescription to save life

Both acts as guiding light during performance of duty. However, code of ethics provides guidance on those areas also which has not been covered by law.

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Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Main) Examination 2018, General Studies Paper IV, Q1(b). The paper on upsc.gov.in. Themes and links to toppers’ answers are by UPSC Grade, not by UPSC.