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Aptitude for Civil Service
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Apart from functional knowledge and expertise, the efficacy of a civil servant also depends upon his emotional intelligence. How does emotional intelligence contribute to efficacy? How can civil servants enhance their emotional intelligence?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 19 toppers · CSE 2017–2020
Emotional IntelligenceAptitude for Civil Service
You are posted as a District Magistrate in a Left Wing Extremism (LWE) affected district. The district has witnessed many instances of violence by the naxalites in the past. It has been observed that instances of violence increase as the elections approach. You, as a Returning Officer, are responsible for the smooth conduct of elections. Soon after the announcement of elections, the naxalites gave a call for their boycott and have been threatening people to stay away from them. The people of the district are eager to exercise their voting rights but are scared of the impending acts of violence. Further, with threat to their lives and a low expected turnout, the other electoral officers are also reluctant to go to these areas. In this context, answer the following: (a) Identify the civil service values that are crucial for working in such adversities. (b) Suggest a plan of action to ensure the conduct of free and fair elections in such a situation.
20 marks · 250 words · Answered by 13 toppers · CSE 2019–2022
Crisis Decision MakingCivil Service Values
For achieving success, attitude is equally, if not more important than ability. Discuss with the help of examples from your daily life.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 12 toppers · CSE 2019–2022
AttitudeAptitude for Civil Service
Highlighting the attributes of leadership, analyse why it is important for a civil servant.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 12 toppers · CSE 2019–2022
Aptitude for Civil ServiceCivil Service Values
A civil servant needs to be objective as well as empathetic. What do you understand by objectivity? Discuss its relationship with empathy.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 12 toppers · CSE 2019–2022
Impartiality and ObjectivityEmpathy and Compassion
What are the factors which draw people to public service? Suggest measures to keep public servants motivated.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 10 toppers · CSE 2017–2019
Dedication to Public ServiceCivil Service Values
Ethos, ethics, equity and efficiency are key criteria on the basis of which the competency of civil servants should be judged. Analyse.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 7 toppers · CSE 2019–2021
Civil Service ValuesAptitude for Civil Service
Compassion should never be considered as weakness, but rather as an essential element for providing a congenial administrative working environment. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 6 toppers · CSE 2019–2023
Empathy and CompassionCivil Service Values
Explain the significance of the following in the context of civil service: 10 (iii) Strength of character
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 6 toppers · CSE 2018–2020
Aptitude for Civil ServiceCivil Service Values
Explain what you understand by the following values and discuss their importance for civil services:
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 6 toppers · CSE 2019–2023
Aptitude for Civil ServiceCivil Service Values
Self doubt can both help and hinder leadership. Discuss with examples.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2018–2019
Dimensions of EthicsAptitude for Civil Service
The foundational values of efficiency, impartiality, empathy, and incorruptibility are an integral part of civil services. Elaborate with relevant examples.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2019–2024
Aptitude for Civil ServiceImpartiality and Objectivity
An essential element that distinguishes a career in public service from jobs elsewhere is its focus on public service ethos. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2019–2024
Civil Service ValuesDedication to Public Service
Explain the significance of the following in the context of civil service: (iii) Strength of character
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2018–2019
Aptitude for Civil ServiceImpartiality and Objectivity
A civil servant needs to be objective as well as empathetic. What do we understand by objectivity? Discuss its relation with empathy.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2019
Impartiality and ObjectivityEmpathy and Compassion
Highlight the attributes of leadership. Analyse why it is important for a civil servant.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2019
Aptitude for Civil ServiceCivil Service Values