GS4 · 10 marks · 150 words

Ethical behaviour is the best not merely in the context of morality, but it is also the best in the context of one's own career prospects. Discuss in the context of civil services in India.

Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2021

Syllabus: Aptitude and foundational values for Civil Service, integrity, impartiality and non-partisanship, objectivity, dedication to public service, empathy, tolerance and compassion towards the weaker-sections.

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The toppers’ answers

Aishwarya VermaAIR 4 · CSE 2021 · 152 wordsTheir whole copy

Opening · a definition

Ethical behaviour is the one that complies with the standards of society as to what is right or wrong.

Ethical behaviour: best in the context of morality:-

Body · points

→ maintains harmony in the society → Builds social capital and trust

→ Brings conviction in action, Eg: Ashok Khemka → ethical behaviour of non-corruption helps to withstand adverse condition.

→ An ethical behaviour also motivates others for following right path.

Ethical behaviour: best in the context of own career prospects:-

→ It prevents the cognitive dissonance and keeps a person calm.

→ A person whose actions are ethical and in compliance with conscience will show dedication towards it.

eg) T.N Seshan. ↓ impartiality + ethical → worked tirelessly for e

→ ethical behaviour can lead to better work culture and thus better efficiency.

→ ethical behaviour → encourages participation.

Close · a way forward

To guide ethical behaviour, an organisation should formulate the code of ethics to regulate behaviour.

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