Transparency and Information

While discussing the ethical issues that journalists face on a regular basis, examine the causes of increased sensationalism in news media in recent times.

10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 9 toppers · CSE 2016–2019

Corporate GovernanceDimensions of Ethics

Should a person resort to leaking of information in case of wrongs done in the organization ? Does it cause a conflict of interest between the personal, organizational and societal spheres? Discuss with examples.

10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 8 toppers · CSE 2016–2019

Conflict of InterestCorruption

For effective public service delivery, the need today is to move from traditional accountability mechanisms to social accountability through greater civic engagement. Discuss with examples.

10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 6 toppers · CSE 2016–2018

Transparency and InformationProbity in Governance

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

Investigative reporting by media can be a significant source of information on corruption. What are ethical issues involved in investigative journalism? What safeguards can be introduced to prevent its misuse?

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

Transparency and InformationCorruption

Ensuring accountability in the administration just adds another layer in the bureaucratic process. Examine. Differentiate between accountability and responsibility. Suggest some measures through which administrative accountability can be made more effective in India.

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

Accountability and Ethical GovernanceCivil Service Values

There are many possible negative consequences of my solutions. They are as follows:

Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2016

Crisis Decision MakingEthical Dilemmas in Government

A joint operation has been started by security forces in a naxal affected area after one such ambush by naxalites in which some people and security personnel were killed. The operation has not received encouraging success. The local media in that area, has been reporting all the progress on day to day basis and it has been critical to security forces for their lack of success. The security forces are of view that the role of media is having demoralising effect on police force, on the one hand, and morale boosting for naxalites, on the other. You are District Magistrate of one such affected district. You have become popular due to your democratic way of handling the naxalites which has also resulted into surrenders in past. You get a call from the head of the joint operation to curtail media freedom and ensure that the local media reports in favour of administration. Even you are told not to shy away if there is need to gag media and arrest some journalists. (a) What are the options available to you in this situation? (b) Evaluate the pros and cons of each of your options and choose the most appropriate one, giving reasons.

20 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2016

Crisis Decision MakingEthical Dilemmas in Government

There is a view that in the last three decades governments have given too many rights to citizens such as in terms of local bodies, Citizen's charter, RTI, RTE, whistle-blowing law, rights getting expansion due to innovative interpretation by judiciary, etc. In the light of this statement, answer the following questions. i. They have strengthened democracy at the cost of governance. ii. They have strengthened both governance and democracy but at the cost of economic growth.

10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2016

Accountability and Ethical GovernanceTransparency and Information

Ethics in Public administration in twenty-first century is likely to be different from that of the twentieth century. Explain the reasons for such changes and also discuss some prominent new values of twenty-first century which are different from twentieth century.

10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2016

Civil Service ValuesAccountability and Ethical Governance

Nanded is one of the most backward districts in the state of Maharashtra. It had received award for its exemplary performance in the implementation of MNREGA from the union government for 'Planning for Water Conservation' 2010-11. Since 2012-13, its implementation has almost come to a virtual standstill due to exposure of corruption. It has happened due to two conflicting claims. The first is due to detention of many officials including Junior Engineer and Sarpanch and an enquiry is underway. The local officials think that arrest was made under political influence without conducting a proper inquiry as there have been serious attempts by various political parties to show the scheme in a bad light and thwart the implementation of MNREGA. This has made them wary of dealing with MNREGA as the indiscriminate arrests have instilled a sense of fear in them. This is despite the fact that subsequently there have been many systemic improvements. For example, most of the wage payments now go through banks rather than the post office. There is a helpline and ombudsman for grievance redressal, and so on. The second is contrary to the allegations posed by implementing agencies; facts through Right to Information (RTI) application show that the most rampant form of corruption happened through the deliberate creation of bogus workers by some corrupt officials and a large proportion of funds have been siphoned off by them. Meanwhile, the benefits of Water Conservation which the district has experienced for three years are at risks if the standstill of the programme is not removed soon. The poor and farmers will be the most affected people as drought, scarcity of water and declining water table put their livelihood in danger. Suppose the state government has posted you as DM effective handling of the issues then (a) Identify the major flaws in handling of the above case by the district administration. (b) Discuss your strategies to instil confidence among local officials so that the programme can be resumed with the same enthusiasm. (c) Suppose you were in place of the outgoing DM then what could have been your correct responses when the scam was exposed which might have averted the pitfalls?

25 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2016

CorruptionRules versus Compassion

The ministry of health appointed an expert team to conduct epidemiological study on the health of 1,000 agricultural workers to know the impact of pesticide exposure on health. The study finds that there are adverse impacts on the health of agricultural workers such as the possibility of skin cancer. The report finds its way in media which result into public outcry. However, the ministry rejects the findings of the team as it does not find satisfactory. The ministry of environment has requested the ministry of health not to disclose the findings unless it carries its own study to verify the facts as its expansion plan for genetically modified seeds may get affected. An RTI activist applies for information to PIO of ministry of health. Now, the PIO is in dilemma what he should do? So far, the PIO has a good record of disclosing information for which he has been recently appreciated. Suppose you are the PIO then discuss the merits and demerits of the following options and choose the most appropriate one, giving reasons. (a) The PIO should consult the higher authority and act as per the advice. (b) The PIO should refuse to disclose the information as it is sensitive and can create law and order problem. (c) The PIO should partially disclose the information which is not related to the adverse impact on health. (d) The PIO should disclose the complete information to maintain his good record.

20 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2016

Transparency and InformationEthical Dilemmas in Government