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Sources of Ethical Guidance
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What do you understand by "integrity-based civil disobedience"? Do you think a challenge to personal integrity can be a justifiable cause for responsible disobedience in civil services? Explain.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 11 toppers · CSE 2021–2025
IntegrityEthical Dilemmas in Government
Public service requires not merely legal but also morally principled action. Public service requires the public servant to place loyalty to the constitution, laws, and ethical principles. Among the three, which do you think must acquire primacy while carrying out official functions? Why? Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 11 toppers · CSE 2021–2025
Civil Service ValuesEthical Dilemmas in Government
A. Explain the difference between conflict among interests and conflict among various sources of authority. Illustrate with relevant examples.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 9 toppers · CSE 2022–2025
Conflict of InterestEthical Dilemmas in Government
If a law is unjust, a man is not only right to disobey it, he is obligated to do so. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 8 toppers · CSE 2022–2025
Law and MoralitySources of Ethical Guidance
Though laws and rules can be considered as the principal guide on morality for public administrators, they are not sufficient in themselves. Substantiate with examples.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2022–2024
Sources of Ethical GuidanceCivil Service Values
Dealing with an ethical dilemma not only requires following rules and regulations, but also requires adherence to moral prudence and altruism. Explain in the context of civil services in India, with examples.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2022–2024
Ethical Dilemmas in GovernmentCivil Service Values
Explaining the need of ethics in public life, mention various sources of ethical guidance for a civil servant.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2022–2025
Civil Service ValuesSources of Ethical Guidance