GS4 · 10 marks · 150 words
"When the credibility of an organization is compromised, it has a cascading effect on the trust of the society and the integrity of the system." Discuss how this can be addressed at the individual and organizational level.
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Syllabus: Public/Civil service values and Ethics in Public administration: Status and problems; ethical concerns and dilemmas in government and private institutions; laws, rules, regulations and conscience as sources of ethical guidance; accountability and ethical governance; strengthening of ethical and moral values in governance; ethical issues in international relations and funding; corporate governance.
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