Civil Service Values

Our probity is not less at the mercy of fortune than our property. What do you mean by probity in governance? Discuss ways of inculcating probity in public life.

10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper

Probity in GovernanceCivil Service Values

Ethics in Public administration in twenty-first century is likely to be different from that of the twentieth century. Explain the reasons for such changes and also discuss some prominent new values of twenty-first century which are different from twentieth century.

10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2016

Civil Service ValuesAccountability and Ethical Governance

You are posted as Superintendent of Police (SP) in a district, which has a bustling market in the district headquarters with a high footfall. The area has traditionally been occupied by street vendors and hawkers. They form an intrinsic part of the market system in the area and derive their livelihood from it. Recently, you got reports that the policemen posted in the area harass the hawkers and also extort ‘hafta’ - a weekly bribe - from them despite complying with the laws. It has been brought to your notice that while those who comply with this arrangement are allowed to carry on with their daily operations, those who do not are being evicted from the market area. In the process of eviction, they are even physically assaulted and their saleable items are often confiscated and destroyed. As a result, some street vendors have been staging protests against the local administration in the market and have blocked the normal market passage. The local police, however, has been in denial of any such wrong doings and argue that they are merely removing illegal encroachments, which were causing traffic jam in the area. In this situation, answer the following: (a) Mention the stakeholders and ethical issues involved in the case. (b) As the Superintendent of Police, what course of action would you adopt for diffusing the tensions in the area? Also, suggest some policy recommendations, which will help resolve the issues in the long-term.

20 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2019

CorruptionEmpathy and Compassion

Transparency, accountability and fairness are cornerstone of good governance. They are foundational public service values which every civil servant is bound to uphold.

Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023

Civil Service ValuesAccountability and Ethical Governance

The work culture of the police in India is said to be characterised by indecision, inefficiency and lack of empathy. Discuss. Also, suggest remedial measures in this context.

10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023

Work CultureCivil Service Values

Explain the importance of diligence as a value for a civil servant. How can it be inculcated among civil servants?

10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2015

Aptitude for Civil ServiceCivil Service Values

While being a civil servant comes with many perks and benefits, it also brings with it its limitations and various rules surrounding an officer's conduct. In this context, examine the role of the Code of Conduct in civil services. Is it an adequate mechanism to prevent India's "steel frame" from deteriorating? [10M]

10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024

Codes of Ethics and ConductCivil Service Values

Examine the impact of political attitude on ethical governance. How can a balanced political attitude ensure good governance?

10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024

AttitudeAccountability and Ethical Governance

Karthik has been posted as a SDM in a part of the district that is backward and is facing the problem of high malnourishment among children. As soon as he assumed charge, he was mandated by the DM to take immediate action against the issue and show progress. He collects the basic information and facts about the issue and learns that the major reason for malnourishment among children is women of the district being anaemic. The patriarchal setup prevailing in the area has allowed least opportunities for the women to grow. Most of the girls are married off once they attain puberty. The administrative set up has turned blind eye to the situation, not wanting the wrath of communities. Mostly confined to home and engaged in the household work, women haven't been able to access the public healthcare facilities. In addition to this, there is rampant corruption in the ground among law enforcement agencies as well as the healthcare workers who are diverting the benefits given for pregnant women. a. What are the ethical issues involved in the present case? b. What measures would you adopt to improve the nutritional status of children of the district?

20 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024

CorruptionEmpathy and Compassion

Duty refers to responsibility in fulfillment of task assigned.

Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023

Work CultureCivil Service Values

Discuss with relevant examples the importance of the idea of 'sheelam param bhushanam' (Character is the highest virtue) in the life of a civil servant.

10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024

Civil Service ValuesIntegrity

Compassion should never be considered a weakness, but rather as an essential element for providing a congenial administrative working environment. Discuss

10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2019

Empathy and CompassionCivil Service Values

You are serving as the Public Health Officer in a district that is lagging behind in achieving the Open Defecation Free (ODF) status. Even after ensuring adequate access to water and sanitation services, their usage has not spread and the practice of open defecation continues in the district. Despite serious extension efforts by the government, safe hygienic practices have not been adopted by the people. As a result, various instances of bacteriological contamination and water-borne diseases have surfaced recently. In such a scenario: (a) Examine the reasons behind low usage and adoption rates of built toilets in India? (b) Highlighting the principles to be kept in mind while preparing an effective Information, Education and Communication (IEC) strategy, design an action plan to address the problem.

20 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2019

Social Influence and PersuasionCivil Service Values

"When the credibility of an organization is compromised, it has a cascading effect on the trust of the society and the integrity of the system." Discuss how this can be addressed at the individual and organizational level.

10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024

Accountability and Ethical GovernanceIntegrity

The right to protest is an integral part of democracy. But protests often take a violent turn and lead to destruction of life and property. In such situations, it is the duty of the police force to deal with the violent protests and restore normalcy. In this context, answer the following questions: (a) What challenges does the police force face in such situations? (b) As the SP in the capital city of a state where such protests often take place, how would you deal with such a situation when faced with it?

20 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2020

Crisis Decision MakingCivil Service Values

(6) Raise social awareness against manual scavenging through use of media, NGOs etc.

Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021

Empathy and CompassionSocial Influence and Persuasion

"The greatest leader is not necessarily the one who does the greatest things. He is the one that gets the people to do the greatest things." Ronald Reagan

10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025

Human ValuesCivil Service Values

Integrity is different from honesty and is probably the most important attribute for a Civil Servant. Elaborate.

10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2014

IntegrityCivil Service Values

Listed below are few qualities which a public servant should possess. Justify their relevance in public life and explain how they are necessary for ethical governance?

20 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2013

Civil Service ValuesProbity in Governance

Differentiate between the following: 1. Organizational ethics and organizational culture

5 marks · 100 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023

Work CultureCivil Service Values

Highlighting the three components of attitude, explain what should be the attitude of a civil servant while dealing with the issues related to integrity and probity in public life. b) "Beware of false knowledge, it is more dangerous than ignorance". Discuss in context of social media.

10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023

AttitudeSocial Influence and Persuasion

Government has officially decided to construct a nuclear power plant in one district of a state. All the clearances have been done such as design, disaster profiling of the area, population which will be relocated, etc., and the location has been found very ideal for the plant. Since the location is in remote area which is sparsely populated, there are over 2000 population which are going to be affected in relocation. The locality has children, youths, adult men and women, aged, farmers, local traders and businessmen. They have been living happily in that remote area and with their collective efforts; largely the village has been self reliant. They are not against the plant or any developmental project but they also don't want disruption in their lifestyle, social harmony, belongingness and emotional attachment, recreation, business, and farming, which they have narrated to you on your visit to the area. Some of them have even threatened that if this happen, they will commit suicide. Suppose you are a government officer and has been given with adequate power the task to successfully relocate them, then a) What will be the order of priority to the above stakeholders while exploring various options and why? b) What are the various options available to you? c) Evaluate them and choose the most appropriate one, giving reasons.

25 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2016

Ethical Dilemmas in GovernmentEmpathy and Compassion

As the administrator in-charge of your area, you are witness to the widespread food wastage in lavish parties as well as in restaurants and eateries, on one hand and people starving due to inability to ensure one square-meal a day, on the other. Realizing that it is not the scarcity of resources, but the habit of people that is causing paucity in availability of food, you decide that certain measures are needed to be taken in order to deal with the issue of starvation at the grassroot level. Given the situation, answer the following questions: (a) Identify the ethical issues involved in this case. (b) What measures would you take to deal with wastage of food in your area? (c) What explains this co-existence of affluence and hunger in developing countries like India?

20 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2018

Empathy and CompassionEthics in Private and Public Life

Q-1(b) There is a view that corrupt practices have been socially accepted in India. How can this ‘acceptance’ be shifted to ‘rejection’ towards corruption?

Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2020

CorruptionFamily, Society and Education

You are the Chairperson of Staff Selection Commission of a state. Recently, an exam for recruitment to the position of sub-inspectors was conducted by the Commission. But a video of some students using hi-tech devices like spy-mics, and placing "solvers" to cheat in the exam by hiding bluetooth devices in wig, has been surfacing on the internet. Also, this is not an isolated incident; many instances of organized cheating scandals have shocked the state in recent years. Students are agitated and demanding cancellation of the exam and there is pressure on you to resign. However, your daughter had also appeared in this exam and is confident of clearing it. There are many other students who had waited for this exam for a long time and are hopeful of clearing it with honest efforts. Whatever decision the Commission takes is bound to affect the career of a large number of candidates who appeared in the exam, including your own daughter. (a) Highlight the ethical issues concerned in the case. (b) Why is cheating in examinations prevalent in many states across India? (c) What measures would you take to make sure that a similar situation does not arise in future?

20 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022

Conflict of InterestCorruption

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 amongst students and teachers is also low. While the basic infrastructure is already in place, the main hurdle in attracting students to these schools include the attitude of inhabitants towards education and the security issues involved in sending children to schools. Given the situation, answer the following questions: (a) Analyse the reasons behind such an attitude. (b) As a DEO, what are the steps you would take in order to increase the school attendance and change the prevalent attitude of inhabitants towards education?

Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2020

Crisis Decision MakingSocial Influence and Persuasion

Write short notes on the following in 30 words each: / Profit verses Employee welfare / Accountability and Ethical Governance

10 marks · 30 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023

Citizens ChartersCivil Service Values

In spite of the existence of a Code of Conduct for public servants, its implementation has been tardy and of limited success. Discuss. Further, suggest steps which could be taken to improve the efficacy of the Code of Conduct. What role can Code of Ethics play in reinforcing the Code of Conduct.

10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2018

Codes of Ethics and ConductProbity in Governance

Discuss the role of ethics and values in turning India into a 5 trillion-dollar economy.

10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023

Civil Service ValuesCorporate Governance

What are the core ethical dilemmas in this situation?

Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025

Ethical Dilemmas in GovernmentCivil Service Values