GS4 · 10 marks · 150 words

Explain the meaning of self-efficacy, along with its key determinants. Also, discuss the significance of high self-efficacy for a civil servant.

Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2022–2024

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

Parsanjeet KourAIR 11 · CSE 2022 · 163 wordsTheir whole copy

Opening · a definition

Self-efficacy is referred to as the belief a person has on himself to achieve some targets. It is regarded as first step to success in Shri Bhagwad Gita.

Self-efficacy is dependent on many determinants. These include -

Body · points

→ Ones own past experiences - success breeds success and failure breeds failure → From social comparison with other people. → social persuasion from family, society. → Ones confidence, attitude also play important role.

A civil servant is required to work in adverse situations and in this regard, self-efficacy is very significant.

→ It would help civil servant to remain objective in his approach. → It would help him to stand by his integrity despite all odds. → It would also promote transparency and accountability in his decisions.

Close · a way forward

Civil servants like Amit Jethwa, Rajamanekyam achieved heights of efficiency in service and commitment to public by self-efficacy.

Promotion of self-efficacy would be sine-quo non to good governance and Gandhi's seven sins could be lessen in this regard.

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