GS4 · 10 marks · 150 words
What is the present perception of public administration in the view of the general public? How can we reconcile "public" and "administration"?
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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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