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Ethics, integrity and aptitude
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Given below are quotations of moral thinkers/philosophers. Bring out what they mean to you in the present context: (a) Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter. Martin Luther King Jr.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 8 toppers · CSE 2020–2021
World ThinkersHuman Values
In the context of COVID-19 pandemic, discuss the importance of Emotional Intelligence among healthcare workers.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 8 toppers · CSE 2021
Emotional IntelligenceEmpathy and Compassion
Many states in India have experimented with prohibition of liquor at various times. However, it is common knowledge that many such states have a thriving illegal liquor industry. Moreover, it is ironical that while many political parties have prohibition prominently mentioned in their manifestos, it is politicians who distribute alcohol among voters during their election campaigns. This also gives rise to illicit liquor trade and many people lose their lives to it. (a) What are the socio-economic problems that are widely attributed to alcoholism? (b) Do you think prohibiting liquor creates more problems than it proposes to solve? (c) Short of prohibition, what can be done to tackle the problem of rising alcoholism, particularly among the youth of the country?
20 marks · 250 words · Answered by 8 toppers · CSE 2021
Ethical Dilemmas in GovernmentCivil Service Values
While code of conduct presents a structure to organized values, code of ethics gives a foundation to that structure. Examine.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 8 toppers · CSE 2020–2021
Codes of Ethics and ConductCivil Service Values
You are a civil servant posted in a state where elections were recently held. The newly elected Chief Minister had promised to ban alcohol in several of his election campaigns as well as his election manifesto, which was widely praised and supported by women of the state. Fulfilling his electoral promise, the Chief Minister has ordered a blanket ban on the sale of alcohol in the state. Following the ban, concerns have been raised about the feasibility of the ban and whether the government should interfere in what is considered by many to be a matter of personal choice. (a) Who are the stakeholders in this case and how are they affected by the ban? (b) Is blanket ban on alcohol a feasible action? (c) Identify the issues that may arise while enforcing the ban and the steps you will take to handle them, as a civil servant.
25 marks · 250 words · Answered by 8 toppers · CSE 2017–2019
Ethical Dilemmas in GovernmentLaw and Morality
The emphasis of Swami Dayanand Saraswati on education, social equality, and ethical values continues to influence the socio-cultural discourse in contemporary India. Discuss with suitable examples.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 8 toppers · CSE 2023–2024
Indian ThinkersHuman Values
“Empathy is seeing with the eyes of another, listening with the ears of another, and feeling with the heart of another.” How can emotionally intelligent civil servants utilize empathy to improve governance and service delivery?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 8 toppers · CSE 2024–2025
Emotional IntelligenceEmpathy and Compassion
"A person may cause evil to others not only by his actions but by his inaction, and in either case he is justly accountable to them for the injury". Explain the statement giving one example each from personal and public life.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 8 toppers · CSE 2016–2019
Dimensions of EthicsEthics in Private and Public Life
Write short notes on the following in 75 words each: (i) Role of Intellectual Integrity in administrative decision making. (ii) Role of Citizen Charter in good governance.
10 marks · 75 words · Answered by 8 toppers · CSE 2024–2025
IntegrityCitizens Charters
Do laws need to be consistent with the prevalent moral norms? Discuss with examples.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 8 toppers · CSE 2021
Law and MoralitySources of Ethical Guidance
In the age of social media, influencers have a huge following and have gained prominent marketing roles. In this context, discuss the ethical issues involved in influencer marketing.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 8 toppers · CSE 2021
Technology and EthicsCorporate Governance
Explaining the concept of political neutrality, discuss its significance in administration. Also, highlight how the Central Civil Services (Conduct) Rules seek to ensure political neutrality in the civil services.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 8 toppers · CSE 2021
Impartiality and ObjectivityCivil Service Values
You are the chief executive of ABC Ltd., an automotive component manufacturing company. Until recently, all of your production plants were located in City X. However, the cost of production has risen, causing profits to decline. A number of factors have led to an increase in the production costs. First, the union representing the workers in your plant waged a successful strike resulting in increased salary and benefits. A second factor has been imposition of stringent environmental regulations. Shareholders are concerned about the declining fortunes of the company. Many of the competitors have moved their operations to less-developed cities, where the operating costs are less than in City X. ABC Ltd. is a major employer in the city where it is located, and you know that a plant closure will cause economic dislocation in the city. Given the situation, answer the following questions: (a) What are the ethical issues involved in this case? (b) How can the interests of different stakeholders be reconciled in this case?
20 marks · 250 words · Answered by 8 toppers · CSE 2017–2019
Corporate GovernanceEthical Dilemmas in Government
Wealthy CEOs and founders of successful businesses around the world are increasingly pledging to give away their wealth in philanthropy. Do you think that such a move is sufficient enough to bring about a positive change in the society? Critically examine.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 8 toppers · CSE 2023–2024
Corporate GovernanceDimensions of Ethics
As organizations across the globe begin their artificial intelligence (AI) transformation, the leap into the AI era is expected to be more challenging than any technology that businesses have grappled with yet. In this background, discuss the concerns around fairness, transparency, and job security that may arise.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 8 toppers · CSE 2023–2024
Technology and EthicsCorporate Governance
Sustainable growth of an organisation can result only by aligning its decisions to the interests of all stakeholders, not merely its shareholders. Do you agree? Justify with logical arguments.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 8 toppers · CSE 2021
Corporate GovernanceDimensions of Ethics
Analyse the ethical implications of the widening gap between rich and poor nations. Is there a moral obligation for developed countries to assist developing ones?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 8 toppers · CSE 2024–2025
Ethics in International RelationsDimensions of Ethics
Do you agree with the view that it is nature and not nurture which determines the emotional intelligence of a person?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 8 toppers · CSE 2022–2025
Emotional IntelligenceFamily, Society and Education
It is the 'spirit of service' that motivates a public servant to serve the country's interests and address people's issues. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 8 toppers · CSE 2021
Dedication to Public ServiceCivil Service Values
What do you understand by Social Intelligence? Discuss its relation with the Emotional intelligence of an individual.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 8 toppers · CSE 2020–2021
Emotional IntelligenceSocial Influence and Persuasion
Emotional intelligence may not be singularly associated with emotions or intelligence. It can also include a broad range of personality characteristics that might predict success in professional and everyday life. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 8 toppers · CSE 2023–2024
Emotional IntelligenceEthics in Private and Public Life
Giving examples, examine the relationship between personal and professional ethics of civil servants.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 8 toppers · CSE 2018–2020
Ethics in Private and Public LifeCivil Service Values
"Impartiality is not neutrality; it is about treating everyone fairly based on merit and evidence." Explain the difference between impartiality and neutrality in the context of civil service.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 8 toppers · CSE 2024–2025
Impartiality and ObjectivityCivil Service Values
Economic growth has been the primary goal of economic policies, and the principal measure of an economy's success. In the last few decades, economic growth benefitted mankind in multiple ways. But alongside these benefits, it has also generated significant issues and a series of converging challenges. In light of this, answer the following: (a) What was the rationale behind GDP growth being considered the pillar of economic policies the world over in the past few decades? (b) Explain the need to go beyond GDP growth and reassess our measures of development. Identify some of the components that need to be complemented with GDP growth going forward.
20 marks · 250 words · Answered by 8 toppers · CSE 2020–2021
Accountability and Ethical GovernanceDimensions of Ethics