GS4 · 10 marks · 150 words

It is at the interface of public action and private interest that the need arises for establishing not just a code of ethics but a code of conduct. In this context, highlight the need for drafting a code of ethics as well as a code of conduct.

Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2018–2019

Codes of Ethics and ConductConflict of InterestProbity in Governance

Syllabus: Probity in Governance: Concept of public service; Philosophical basis of governance and probity; Information sharing and transparency in government, Right to Information, Codes of Ethics, Codes of Conduct, Citizen’s Charters, Work culture, Quality of service delivery, Utilization of public funds, challenges of corruption.

How toppers approached it

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The toppers’ answers

Akshat JainAIR 2 · CSE 2018 · 97 wordsTheir whole copy

Opening

The need for a code of ethics and conduct arises due to these issues -

Body · points

  1. Conflict of interests resulting from clash of public - personal duty
  2. Political interference in functioning
  3. Increased discretion and lack of disclosure to citizens
  4. Citizens' right to know how the administration is functioning.

Thus the 2nd ARC has recommended such a code built on the values of -

  1. Integrity

  2. Impartiality and non-partisanship

  3. Objectivity

  4. Empathy

  5. Dedication to public duty

Close

Further, it has said that conflict of interests should be comprehensively covered in such a code.

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