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Accountability and Ethical Governance
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Ensuring that government decisions are not influenced by public officials' private interests is a growing concern. Discuss in the context of India. Also enumerate the core principles reflected by OECD guidelines for managing conflict of interest in the public sector.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 19 toppers · CSE 2017–2020
Conflict of InterestProbity in Governance
Enumerate the mechanisms that promote accountability of public officials in discharging their functions and responsibilities in India. Also discuss why ensuring accountability for performance is not a simple task in government service.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 19 toppers · CSE 2017–2020
Accountability and Ethical GovernanceProbity in Governance
In a democracy, the purpose of the government should be to make it easy for people to do good and difficult to do wrong. Comment.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 18 toppers · CSE 2017–2019
Accountability and Ethical GovernanceCivil Service Values
Discuss, with examples, the significance of principles of public life as recommended by Nolan committee. Why are these principles considered as an essential set of expectations from public servants?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 18 toppers · CSE 2017–2019
Civil Service ValuesAccountability and Ethical Governance
What are the factors which drive people to take law in their own hands rather than following the due process of law? Discuss ways to address the problem of mob justice.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 18 toppers · CSE 2017–2019
Law and MoralityEthical Dilemmas in Government
Undercover journalism exposes injustices, negligence, corruption and wrongdoing and yet going undercover to expose wrongdoing remains controversial. But, undercover journalists contend that they are fulfilling a fundamental duty of finding truth through their journalism. They argue that public enlightenment is the forerunner of justice and the foundation of democracy and the duty of the journalist is to further those ends by seeking truth and providing a fair and comprehensive account of events and issues. So, there are some supporters of this kind of journalism, which sometimes infringe the privacy of individuals. However, some journalists also urge avoiding surreptitious methods of gathering information except when traditional open methods will not yield information vital to the public. In this context, answer the following questions: 20 (a) What are the ethical issues involved in the practice of undercover journalism? (b) Do you support the practice of undercover investigation by journalists? Give reasons in support of your answer.
20 marks · 250 words · Answered by 14 toppers · CSE 2017–2019
Dimensions of EthicsEthical Dilemmas in Government
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. 20 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 12 toppers · CSE 2017–2019
Empathy and CompassionEthical Dilemmas in Government
The recent decision by the government to ban use of red beacons is only a symbolic gesture and a lot more needs to be done to end the VIP culture in India. Critically discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 10 toppers · CSE 2017–2019
Civil Service ValuesWork Culture
The more remotely power is exercised from the people, the greater is the distance between authority and accountability. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 10 toppers · CSE 2017–2019
Accountability and Ethical GovernanceProbity in Governance
Why did Gunnar Myrdal use the term 'soft state' in the context of South Asia? Do you think such a characterisation is still relevant in the case of India today?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 10 toppers · CSE 2017–2019
Civil Service ValuesAccountability and Ethical Governance
"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
Evaluate the success of RTI in bringing governance reforms in the country. Examine whether it has served the purpose it was meant for.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 8 toppers · CSE 2017–2019
Transparency and InformationAccountability and Ethical Governance
Should a person resort to leaking of information in case of wrongs done in the organization ? Does it cause a conflict of interest between the personal, organizational and societal spheres? Discuss with examples.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 8 toppers · CSE 2016–2019
Conflict of InterestCorruption
Vision and intentions are necessary components of political ethics. However, equally important are the process of implementation, tools used and the established system. Elaborate with examples.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 7 toppers · CSE 2017–2019
Ethical Dilemmas in GovernmentCivil Service Values
Governance is the vital link in our quest for prosperity and equity. What should be the key elements of ethical governance to eliminate corruption and bureaucratic delays? Examine.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 7 toppers · CSE 2017–2019
Probity in GovernanceAccountability and Ethical Governance
Has excessive profit seeking by corporates undermined the trust of public in the private sector? Giving examples, examine the reasons for failure of corporate governance in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 7 toppers · CSE 2017–2019
Corporate GovernanceEthics in Private and Public Life
Income inequality, resource mismanagement and health hazards are some of the negative consequences of globalization. In this context, what are some of the ethical dilemmas that civil servants face today? How has the approach to handling these undergone a change?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 7 toppers · CSE 2017–2019
Ethical Dilemmas in GovernmentCivil Service Values
Discuss the role and importance of independent directors for corporate governance.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 7 toppers · CSE 2017–2019
Corporate GovernanceAccountability and Ethical Governance
For effective public service delivery, the need today is to move from traditional accountability mechanisms to social accountability through greater civic engagement. Discuss with examples.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 6 toppers · CSE 2016–2018
Transparency and InformationProbity in Governance
With appropriate examples, discuss various ethical challenges associated with the utilization of public funds in India. Suggest strategies to effectively deal with these challenges.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2017–2018
Utilisation of Public FundsAccountability and Ethical Governance
Ensuring accountability in the administration just adds another layer in the bureaucratic process. Examine. Differentiate between accountability and responsibility. Suggest some measures through which administrative accountability can be made more effective in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2016–2018
Accountability and Ethical GovernanceCivil Service Values
Corporate Governance provides a framework that defines the rights, roles and responsibilities of various groups within an organization. (a) Elaborate the need to incorporate the principles of Corporate Governance to enhance the effectiveness of the public sector enterprises. (b) Identify the challenges specific to the public sector when it comes to the application of good practices of corporate governance.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2017–2018
Corporate GovernanceAccountability and Ethical Governance
What are the objectives behind the creation of Citizens' Charter? How does a Citizens' Charter ensure transparency and accountability in governance? What are the impediments in its effective implementation?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2017–2018
Citizens ChartersAccountability and Ethical Governance
RTI is termed as a master key to good governance. Highlight the role of RTI in making the administration and governance of our country more ethical and responsive.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2017–2018
Transparency and InformationAccountability and Ethical Governance