GS4 · 10 marks · 150 words

A. Explain the difference between conflict among interests and conflict among various sources of authority. Illustrate with relevant examples.

Answered by 9 toppers · CSE 2022–2025

Conflict of InterestEthical Dilemmas in GovernmentSources of Ethical GuidanceCivil Service Values

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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From all 9 answers · about 90 words · 11% drew a diagram.

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  • A definition33%

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The toppers’ answers

Komal PuniaAIR 6 · CSE 2024 · 97 wordsTheir whole copy

Opening · a definition

Conflict of interest refers to differing interests of an individual, organisation or society, at loggerheads to each other.

Body · points and prose

While conflict among various sources of authority refers to power struggle and conflicting use of entrusted power.

Difference between them -

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conflict of interestsconflict among sources of authorities
(1) No such superior-subordinate relationship necessary.(1) Presence of superior-subordinate relationship
(2) often associated with implementation of schemes & programs(2) often associated with legal definitions, entrusted powers etc.
(3) It is teleological(3) It is deontological

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