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Impartiality and Objectivity
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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
You are posted as a District Magistrate in a district, where many large factories and commercial establishments are located. One such factory is owned by one of your close friends. You visit each other's home frequently and are often seen in public together. Recently, media reported about poor working conditions in your friend's factory. Upon enquiry with the labor office, you come to know that the factory has witnessed frequent labour unrests in the past as well. However, the labour officer told you that he was hesitating to take any action due to your proximity with the owner of the factory. With reference to the facts of the case, answer the following questions: (a) Identifying the stakeholders and public cause, discuss the ethical issues involved in the case. (b) As the District Magistrate, what appropriate course of action will you take? Give reasons for the same.
20 marks · 250 words · Answered by 13 toppers · CSE 2019–2022
Conflict of InterestImpartiality and Objectivity
It is imperative for a country like India, that code of ethics should be implemented for civil servants on social media platforms as well. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 13 toppers · CSE 2019–2022
Codes of Ethics and ConductCivil 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
In recent times, social media has emerged as an important platform for all to share their information and opinions. Many civil servants are also quite active on the social media. Given this situation, there have been calls to revise or update the Civil Services Conduct Rules. Suppose you are a senior IAS officer who is heading a panel set up by the government to bring suitable changes in the conduct rules. Elaborate on how you will respond to the following questions: (a) What are the issues with a civil servant expressing his/her views on social media on various matters? (b) Should criticism of government policies on social media by civil servants be allowed? (c) How should civil servants conduct themselves on social media?
20 marks · 250 words · Answered by 8 toppers · CSE 2020–2021
Civil Service ValuesCodes of Ethics and Conduct
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
Impersonal management, a characteristic feature of a Weberian bureaucracy, develops over time into indifference, especially with regard to weaker sections of the society. Critically discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 6 toppers · CSE 2019–2023
Civil Service ValuesImpartiality and Objectivity
There have been widespread agitations both in favour of and against extending reservation in educational institutions and government jobs to a certain section of the society. You have been appointed as the chairman of a high level committee, constituted by the government to examine the matter and make recommendations. So far, the committee has found no compelling reasons to extend reservation to this section. While the report of the committee is pending finalization, you get an impression through the media that the government is inclined to accept the demand for extending the reservation, regardless of the findings of your committee. Some members of the committee are also inclined to support the government stand. (a) Discuss the dilemma, if any, that you face in this situation. (b) What course of action would you take? Give reasons for the same. (c) Also discuss the ethical issues involved with the policy of affirmative action in India.
20 marks · 250 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2019–2023
Ethical Dilemmas in GovernmentImpartiality and Objectivity
Why is it that people applaud these actions of the police? Do you share such sentiments? Justify with relevant arguments.
20 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2020
Ethical Dilemmas in GovernmentImpartiality and Objectivity
The founding fathers of the Indian Constitution envisaged a neutral, apolitical civil service. The conduct rules governing the All-India Services explicitly prohibit participation of a member of service in politics. It also limits connection of officers with Press or Radio to matters of public interest. And it also prevents them from criticizing the Government in public. (a) Why is it important for civil servants to be politically neutral? (b) Highlight the challenges faced by politically neutral civil servants in different situations.
20 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2020
Impartiality and ObjectivityCivil Service Values
Impartiality as a core value of civil servants should not become a hurdle in showing compassion towards weaker section of the society - Examine.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2020
Impartiality and ObjectivityEmpathy and Compassion
Impartiality as a core value of civil services should not become a hurdle in showing compassion towards weaker sections of the society. Examine.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2020
Impartiality and ObjectivityEmpathy and Compassion
Differentiate between the following: (b) Impartiality and Non partisanship
20 marks · 300 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2020
Empathy and CompassionImpartiality and Objectivity