GS4 · 10 marks · 150 words

Various practices and policies are implemented to uphold transparency, fairness, and accountability within administrative systems, encompassing both advantageous and disadvantageous aspects for the stakeholders involved and the overall administrative framework. Explore the ethical considerations that arise from the design and implementation of these administrative practices aiming to foster effective governance.

Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2020–2024

Accountability and Ethical GovernanceProbity in GovernanceTransparency and InformationEthical Dilemmas in Government

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.

How toppers approached it

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Body

  • Points60%
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Close

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The toppers’ answers

Madhav AgarwalAIR 16 · CSE 2024 · 119 wordsTheir whole copy

Opening

Administrative practices even though well intended can act as a double edged sword creating ethical considerations.

Ethical Considerations in design & implementation

Body · points

(1) Exclusion at the cost of technology → e-governance provides transparency but can lead to exclusion/marginalisation of people due to digital divide.

(2) Development v/s Environment :- → Heavy development in Himalayas for the people living but can lead crisis like Joshimath that may harm them.

(3) Breach of rights of few in spirit of reforming laws to maintain fairness.

→ e.g. through UCC there could be violation of tribal rights which are diverse.

Close · a way forward

This calls for an sound evaluation of the steps through proper debate, dialogue and multistakeholder approach to factor out the ethical considerations too.

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