Accountability and Ethical Governance

Though it may seem that accountability and efficiency are antithetical to each other, accountability is a sine qua non for good governance.

10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2020

Accountability and Ethical GovernanceCivil Service Values

You are posted as a District Magistrate in a remote district in India. The district is prone to frequent natural disasters which often lead to breakdown of the administrative machinery. The educational and health institutes in the district suffer the most as the supply of goods is disrupted during any such disaster. You have been given the task to enroll the people in your district for a government program which requires gathering information from people using door to door campaigns. However, people in the district are not forthcoming and are refusing to comply with the directions. Upon interaction with the local leaders, you realize that their trust on local administration has also eroded. (a) What are the administrative challenges that you face in such a situation to restore the credibility of the administration? (b) Given the resources and command of the government, what short-term and long-term measures can be taken to earn back the trust of the people and their willing cooperation?

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

Crisis Decision MakingAccountability and Ethical Governance

What do you understand by the terms transparency and accountability in administration? Bring out the relationship between the two.

10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2020

Transparency and InformationAccountability and Ethical Governance