Dedication to Public Service

Differentiate between administration and leadership. Highlighting the traits which characterize an effective leader, discuss the importance of leadership in ensuring effective public service delivery in a bureaucratic setup.

10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 18 toppers · CSE 2017–2019

Civil Service ValuesQuality of Service Delivery

The excluded and marginalized section of society are worst hit by globalization. Take the case of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) like Sentinelese of Andaman & Nicobar islands; their population has reduced drastically and they are facing various other problems as well. In this context answer the following questions: 20 (a) What are the challenges faced by PVTGs due to globalisation? (b) If you are posted as a Development Officer in such an area, what will be your priorities to reduce their vulnerabilities and ensure welfare?

20 marks · 250 words · Answered by 13 toppers · CSE 2017–2019

Empathy and CompassionCivil Service Values

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

, "If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion". In what ways can a compassionate public official be more useful for realizing public service goals?

10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 10 toppers · CSE 2017–2019

Empathy and CompassionCivil Service Values

You have been appointed by Election Commission as a booth level officer to oversee the conduct of elections in a remote and under-developed area. For the preparations of elections, you have been instructed to ensure maximum voter turnout. For this, you conduct a series of meetings with the people in villages encouraging them to vote in large numbers. However, they confront you with the fact that despite so many previous elections, the promises made by representatives remain unfulfilled and even the basic necessities of livelihood are not available. As such, they are ignorant of your appeals and are subsequently not forthcoming even to listen to you, let alone giving assurances to vote. Based on this information, answer the following questions: 20 (a) Identify the stakeholders in the situation along with their interests. (b) What are the factors that you will take into account to convince the people and ensure maximum voter turnout?

20 marks · 250 words · Answered by 6 toppers · CSE 2018–2019

Social Influence and PersuasionCrisis Decision Making

Which administrator had a lasting impact on your decision to join the civil services and why? Should administrators have increased media presence so that the common man can know more about their efforts and achievements? Justify your stand.

10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2016–2018

Civil Service ValuesDedication to Public Service

You are posted as a District Education Officer (DEO) in a Maoist affected district. You have been specifically given the responsibility to work on the literacy mission. After reading the education reports and doing field visits, you find that the number of out of school children has increased drastically and the motivation among students and teachers is also low. While certain basic infrastructure is already in place, the major hurdle in attracting students to these schools include the attitude of inhabitants towards education and the security risks involved in sending children to schools. Given the situation, answer the following questions: (a) Analyse the reasons behind such an attitude. 20 (b) As a DEO, what are the steps that you would take in order to increase the school attendance and change the prevalent attitude of inhabitants towards education?

20 marks · 250 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2017–2018

Social Influence and PersuasionAttitude

Examine the relevance of the following in the context of civil service:

10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2018–2024

Civil Service ValuesProbity in Governance

What are the ethical obligations of a civil servant? Discuss with suitable examples.

10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2018

Civil Service ValuesDedication to Public Service

Discuss the significance of Mahatma Gandhi's Talisman for civil servants.

10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2018

Human ValuesIndian Thinkers

You have been appointed by Election Commission as a booth level officer to oversee the conduct of elections in a remote and under-developed area. For the preparations of elections, you have been instructed to ensure maximum voter turnout. For this, you conduct a series of meetings with the people in villages encouraging them to vote in large numbers. However, they confront you with the fact that despite so many previous elections, the promises made by representatives remain unfulfilled and even the basic necessities of livelihood are not available. As such, they are ignorant of your appeals and are subsequently not forthcoming even to listen to you, let alone giving assurances to vote. Based on this information, answer the following questions: (a) Identify the stakeholders in the situation along with their interests. (b) What are the factors that you will take into account to convince the people and ensure maximum voter turnout?

20 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2018

Civil Service ValuesCrisis Decision Making