Sources of Ethical Guidance

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

"Moral actions belong to the jurisdiction of the outward and inward court, both civil and domestic governor; I mean both the magistrate and conscience." - Locke

10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 9 toppers · CSE 2023–2025

Dimensions of EthicsSources of Ethical Guidance

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

How does the conscientious public servant sort through competing considerations and determine "the right thing to do?" When it comes to serving the public, how does one put one's values into practice? Illustrate with examples.

10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 7 toppers · CSE 2024–2025

Civil Service ValuesEthical Dilemmas in Government

How should public servants ethically balance stakeholder interests, official obligations, and regime values when making administrative decisions, and which of these should be given the most moral weight?

10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 7 toppers · CSE 2024–2025

Civil Service ValuesEthical Dilemmas in Government

"In matters of conscience, the law of the majority has no place." - Mahatma Gandhi.

10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 7 toppers · CSE 2024

Indian ThinkersDimensions of Ethics

Ideally, ethics and law should be harmonious in the context of administration, yet conflicts between them can arise. How should an administrator handle conflicts between legal directives and ethical considerations, particularly when directives are illegal and laws are unjust? Discuss

10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2024–2025

Ethical Dilemmas in GovernmentLaw and Morality

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

In the context of civil service, what do you understand by "acts of conscience"? Illustrate with an example. In your opinion, what can be the basis of acts of conscience? Explain.

10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2024–2025

Sources of Ethical GuidanceCivil Service Values

Discuss the relevance of the following quotes to the present times. "Moral actions belong to the jurisdiction of the outward and inward court, both civil and domestic governor; I mean both the magistrate and conscience." Locke

10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2024–2025

Sources of Ethical GuidanceDimensions of Ethics

Explore the role of conscience in upholding personal integrity and fostering moral responsibility.

10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2024–2025

Sources of Ethical GuidanceIntegrity

Governance is not always about objective measures but also about finding the right interpretation of subjective ambiguities. This requires conscience and courage.

Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024

Civil Service ValuesEthical Dilemmas in Government

What is the role of conscience in the process of ethical decision making? Cite an example from your life where it has helped you in ethical decision making.

10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024

Sources of Ethical GuidanceEmpathy and Compassion

While public servants are guided by duty, laws, rules, regulations etc the influence of our traditional wisdom can also serve as a moral foundation to guide their conduct.

Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024

Civil Service ValuesSources of Ethical Guidance

What do you understand by the following terms in the context of public service?

10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024

Ethical Dilemmas in GovernmentConflict of Interest