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Attitude
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Social transformation programs such as "beti bachao and beti padhao" believes in using advice, counseling, and persuasion but sometimes a little force is also necessary for getting the desired response. Do you think it is a good idea to mix little force with persuasion by public administrators while implementing social schemes of transformation? Explain with relevant examples.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 11 toppers · CSE 2021–2025
Social Influence and PersuasionCivil Service Values
Discuss with relevant examples how civil servants' political and moral attitudes impact their work ethics and daily administrative decision-making.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 7 toppers · CSE 2024–2025
AttitudeCivil Service Values
A. In the context of public service, what does public service attitude mean? Discuss the attitude biases that affects a public servants on field decision making? Explain how a public servant can overcome such attitude biases?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 7 toppers · CSE 2024–2025
AttitudeAptitude for Civil Service
If not faith leaders, what are your other options for breaking the behavioral barriers? (d) Do you think it is ethically right for a civil servant to involve faith leaders in promoting government schemes?
20 marks · 250 words · Answered by 6 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Social Influence and PersuasionEthical Dilemmas in Government
"Attitudes, shaped by personal beliefs and values, influence the ethical behaviour of public servants." Explain how moral and political attitudes impact administrative neutrality and integrity in public service.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 6 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
AttitudeImpartiality and Objectivity
How can civil servants cultivate a positive attitude towards the weaker sections of society? Suggest some implementable and practical steps.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2024–2025
Empathy and CompassionAptitude for Civil Service
Patriotism encourages ethical questioning, while nationalism often suppresses it. Discuss this statement in light of the formation of political attitudes during high-pressure national events. How can individuals develop moral attitudes that balance national interest with ethical reasoning?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2025
AttitudeSocial Influence and Persuasion
How does persuasion help achieve a desired change in attitude? What are the elements of an effective persuasive approach?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2025
Social Influence and PersuasionAttitude
Examine the ethical challenges administrators face while employing persuasion and social influence techniques to promote social and health interventions in rural India. Illustrate with suitable examples.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2024–2025
Social Influence and PersuasionAttitude
"The greatest glory in living lies not in never failing, but in rising every time we fail."- Nelson Mandela
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2025
Human ValuesAttitude
Public servants often operate within environments shaped by political expectations, peer norms, and public opinion. How do moral and political attitudes influence ethical decision-making? How can civil servants maintain independence without becoming socially or politically detached?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
AttitudeImpartiality and Objectivity
What factors lead to a positive attitude in a person? How does positive attitude enhance the effectiveness of civil servants in performing their duties?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2024–2025
AttitudeCivil Service Values
Attitude shapes our perceptions and intentions, but behaviour is the tangible expression of these internal states in real-world actions. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2024–2025
Attitude
Why is persuasion regarded as an important skill for civil servants? What are the key considerations that should guide persuasion in governance?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2024–2025
Social Influence and PersuasionAttitude
"Action is a catalyst for profound shifts in attitude of an individual." How far do you agree with the statement? Give suitable examples to substantiate your answer.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
AttitudeSocial Influence and Persuasion
Persuasion involves deliberate efforts to shape attitudes through reasoned argument, whereas social influence often operates subtly through conformity, peer pressure, or cultural norms. Both play a critical role in decision-making and public behavior. How can civil servants ethically employ both to bring about positive behavioural change in society?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Social Influence and PersuasionAttitude
Values and attitude are important components of social capital. Explain with examples how they contribute to building social capital.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Human ValuesAttitude
What is the relationship between attitude and behaviour? Examine how deep-seated social attitudes can limit the effectiveness of ethical laws and institutional reforms.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
AttitudeSocial Influence and Persuasion
How does moral attitude differ from political attitude? Illustrate their impact on public service delivery with examples.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
AttitudeImpartiality and Objectivity
“A public servant's attitude towards citizens often determines the quality of governance.” Examine how positive and negative attitudes impact public service delivery. Suggest strategies to inculcate citizen-centric attitudes among civil servants.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
AttitudeQuality of Service Delivery
Discuss the relationship between attitude and behaviour with examples. Q4b) How does emotional intelligence help in overcoming challenges and achieving success?
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
AttitudeEmotional Intelligence
"Forgiveness is not an occasional act. It is a permanent attitude." Martin Luther King, Jr.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Human ValuesDimensions of Ethics
"Prejudice and stereotypes are major obstacles to social justice." Do you agree? Justify your answer with examples.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
AttitudeEmpathy and Compassion