Attitude

"Attitudes, shaped by personal beliefs and values, influence the ethical behaviour of public servants." Explain how moral and political attitudes impact administrative neutrality and integrity in public service.

10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 6 toppers · CSE 2023–2025

AttitudeImpartiality and Objectivity

You are the Managing Director of a multinational company that prides on hiring people from diverse backgrounds. The company also chooses multiple projects under Corporate Social Responsibility that are geared towards social inclusion and empowerment of vulnerable sections of the society. Miss 'X' who works in your office tells you that she has been diagnosed with HIV. It happened due to malpractice by a medical practitioner who re-used a contaminated syringe that led Miss 'X' to contract the disease. The company has strict policies about toleration and you ensure Miss 'X' that she can continue with her job in the company without facing any form of discrimination. A few days after the revelation, Miss 'X' angrily submits her resignation letter. She states that she has faced discrimination at the workplace everyday after the revelation. Her colleagues are hesitant to eat lunch with her, they make sure they do not drink water from the same source and the females in the office comment on her marital status. She is also asked to sit separately during departmental discussions. She intends to sue the company for mental harassment. If she takes the step, the public image of the company will be maligned and its non-discriminatory policies will be questioned. The following are some suggested options for you to deal with the situation as a Managing Director of the company. Evaluate the merits and demerits of each of the options: (a) You accept her resignation and suggest a compensation package so that she refrains from suing the company. (b) You persuade her not to submit her resignation and transfer her to another department. (c) You ask her to continue with her job and take strict action against the colleagues who discriminated against her Also, state (without necessarily restricting to the above options) your course of action, giving proper reasons.

20 marks · 250 words · Answered by 6 toppers · CSE 2017–2019

Corporate GovernanceEmpathy and Compassion

Various studies have found out that cases of depression and mental illness have increased exponentially in the recent past. Also, in the age group of 15-30 years, this problem is further pronounced. Furthermore, the rising trend of suicides in this age group has been attributed to depression. Given the situation, answer the following questions: (a) Present an ethical critique of the prevalent societal attitude towards mental illness. (b) Given the magnitude of the problem among younger generation/young adults, analyse the role of the following:

20 marks · 250 words · Answered by 6 toppers · CSE 2019–2021

Family, Society and EducationDimensions of Ethics

How can civil servants cultivate a positive attitude towards the weaker sections of society? Suggest some implementable and practical steps.

10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2024–2025

Empathy and CompassionAptitude for Civil Service

Given the effects that cultural attitudes about menstruation have on women, there is need to follow a strategic approach in combating these. Discuss.

10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2018–2019

AttitudeSocial Influence and Persuasion

You are posted as a District Education Officer (DEO) in a Maoist affected district. You have been specifically given the responsibility to work on the literacy mission. After reading the education reports and doing field visits, you find that the number of out of school children has increased drastically and the motivation among students and teachers is also low. While certain basic infrastructure is already in place, the major hurdle in attracting students to these schools include the attitude of inhabitants towards education and the security risks involved in sending children to schools. Given the situation, answer the following questions: (a) Analyse the reasons behind such an attitude. 20 (b) As a DEO, what are the steps that you would take in order to increase the school attendance and change the prevalent attitude of inhabitants towards education?

20 marks · 250 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2017–2018

Social Influence and PersuasionAttitude

Enumerate the decisive factors behind moral attitude. Also, discuss any incident from your life wherein you brought about a change in someone's attitude around an important social issue.

10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2021

AttitudeSocial Influence and Persuasion

There have been reports of repeat instances of mob lynching in different states of India. It has been pointed out that these presumably faceless mobs gather impromptu on the basis of unverified information on issues that affect the collective conscience of the society such as child trafficking, sexual harassment, cow slaughter etc. Most of the people don't even regret their action of violating the law and even get away with committing such a heinous crime. (a) What are the socio-psychological factors that motivate people to join the mob and kill fellow human beings? (b) Identify the implications of increasing crime of lynching on society. (c) Examine the role of social media in recent instances of mob lynching. As a law enforcement officer, how will you prevent such incidents from happening in your district?

20 marks · 250 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2018–2019

Social Influence and PersuasionAttitude

Recently, two national level sportspersons who are integral members of their team, made some comments in a talk show which were perceived as being grossly misogynistic and racist. This created a huge controversy and they were temporarily suspended from the team pending an enquiry. In light of these events, answer the following questions: (a) Do you think public figures have an additional responsibility in so far as expressing their views on matters of public importance is concerned? Give reasons. (b) According to you, what are the reasons that some prominent public figures make such misogynistic comments, and even get away without any consequences? (c) As the person in charge to enquire into the conduct, what factors would you consider to examine it and what punishment, if any, would you prescribe in this specific case?

20 marks · 250 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2019–2023

Ethics in Private and Public LifeSocial Influence and Persuasion

There is an entrenched perception in our country that the police is biased against the minority community. Why does such a perception exist? Suggest steps to bridge the police community gap.

10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2017–2018

Impartiality and ObjectivityCivil Service Values

India's abysmal record in sex ratio and gender violence reflects the general attitude of the society towards women. Discuss. In this context, how could an attitudinal change be brought about?

10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2017–2018

AttitudeSocial Influence and Persuasion

Differentiate between persuasion and social influence. How can persuasion be made effective to bring about an attitudinal change? Give two examples where you brought about a positive attitudinal change through persuasion.

10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2017–2018

Social Influence and PersuasionAttitude

The influence of ethical principles on shaping socially responsible behavior is widely acknowledged. How do ethical values facilitate individuals in cultivating a proactive and constructive attitude towards fulfilling their social responsibilities? Can the subjective nature of ethical principles lead to divergent attitudes regarding social responsibility?

10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2020–2024

Dimensions of EthicsAttitude

Gendered attitudes convert differences in sexes into discriminations. Examine the factors responsible for negative attitudes toward women in the Indian society. How can these attitudes be changed?

10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2023

AttitudeSocial Influence and Persuasion

It does not take long for conflict to turn violent when deep seeded prejudices and discriminatory attitudes are not addressed. Discuss in the context of communal and caste-based violence in India. What role should the state play in this context?

10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2018–2019

AttitudeSocial Influence and Persuasion

Patriotism encourages ethical questioning, while nationalism often suppresses it. Discuss this statement in light of the formation of political attitudes during high-pressure national events. How can individuals develop moral attitudes that balance national interest with ethical reasoning?

10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2025

AttitudeSocial Influence and Persuasion

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

10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2022–2024

Aptitude for Civil ServiceEmotional Intelligence

How does the use of social media influence political participation and civic engagement? Discuss with examples.

10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2017–2018

Social Influence and PersuasionAttitude

The transgender community has been a part of India's social set up since the very beginning but never recognized as a reputable part of the society. 'Hijra' is a term traditionally used in India for transgender women who were born male. The role and value of this community in accordance with the sacred Hindu texts condenses to the performance of blessings at marriage and birth ceremonies for good fortune. With the advent of the British Raj in the 19th century, the acts of "cross-dressing" were registered as a criminal offence and if such offences were committed repeatedly, imprisonment followed. Thus, began the criminalization of hijras. Today, although legally supported and socially empowered as compared to earlier times, hijras are still subject to transphobic discrimination-associated violence, poverty, and segregation. In light of the above, answer the following: (a) Identify the challenges faced by transgenders during the different stages of their life. (b) Discuss the reasons for the continuing discrimination against trangenders in India despite several initiatives for their upliftment in recent times.

20 marks · 250 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2023–2024

Empathy and CompassionDimensions of Ethics

Social influence is an ambivalent concept. It can be a source for good, bad and even for evil. Discuss with the help of relevant examples.

10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2022–2023

Social Influence and PersuasionAttitude

How does persuasion help achieve a desired change in attitude? What are the elements of an effective persuasive approach?

10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2025

Social Influence and PersuasionAttitude

Your 16 year old cousin, Leena, loves to play basketball but her peers mock her short height, so much so that Leena has developed a negative attitude towards all sports. As a responsible elder cousin, how will you convince Leena to take up sports once again?

10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2017–2018

AttitudeSocial Influence and Persuasion

"In contemporary times, social media platforms have emerged as powerful agents in shaping individual and societal attitudes." Do you agree with this view? Justify your answer.

10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2017

AttitudeSocial Influence and Persuasion

You have been recently posted as Superintendent of Police of a district which has a famous temple. Shortly thereafter you found that there is considerable tension in your district on the issue of allowing entry of women in the temple. The women were trying to break the allegedly 400-year-old tradition of the temple, which banned women from entering its inner sanctum. Recently a 350-strong group of women was stopped by the temple administration from entering the temple. This led to a scuffle wherein few women participating in the protest were manhandled. There is a pressure on you from local politicians who want you to prevent any such forced entry as elections are approaching. (a) Do you think there is a dichotomy between progressive values guaranteed to women by the Constitution and regressive traditions which continue in the garb of religion? How can this dichotomy be resolved? (b) How would you manage the law and order situation created by the forced entry? (c) How would you manage and mould patriarchal attitude of the temple administrators and male elders to ensure harmony.

20 marks · 250 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2017–2018

Ethical Dilemmas in GovernmentLaw and Morality

Simply labelling people as liberal or conservative is to miss the point that an individual can have divergent views on different issues. Explain with examples.

10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2019–2022

Attitude

Examine the ethical challenges administrators face while employing persuasion and social influence techniques to promote social and health interventions in rural India. Illustrate with suitable examples.

10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2024–2025

Social Influence and PersuasionAttitude

Attitude and behaviour are so closely interwoven that a change in one inevitably influences the other. Explain the statement with examples.

10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2019–2022

Attitude

"The greatest glory in living lies not in never failing, but in rising every time we fail."- Nelson Mandela

10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2025

Human ValuesAttitude

Celebrity endorsements raise pertinent ethical concerns about responsibility that delve into the realm of ethical considerations of social influence that run deeper than mere surface appeal. In this context, suggest measures to tackle the ethical challenges of celebrity brand endorsements.

10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2022–2024

Social Influence and PersuasionAttitude

Public servants often operate within environments shaped by political expectations, peer norms, and public opinion. How do moral and political attitudes influence ethical decision-making? How can civil servants maintain independence without becoming socially or politically detached?

10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2025

AttitudeImpartiality and Objectivity