Ethics, integrity and aptitude

Apart from functional knowledge and expertise, the efficacy of a civil servant also depends upon his emotional intelligence. How does emotional intelligence contribute to efficacy? How can civil servants enhance their emotional intelligence?

10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 19 toppers · CSE 2017–2020

Emotional IntelligenceAptitude for Civil Service

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

Enumerate the mechanisms that promote accountability of public officials in discharging their functions and responsibilities in India. Also discuss why ensuring accountability for performance is not a simple task in government service.

10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 19 toppers · CSE 2017–2020

Accountability and Ethical GovernanceProbity in Governance

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

In a democracy, the purpose of the government should be to make it easy for people to do good and difficult to do wrong. Comment.

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

Accountability and Ethical GovernanceCivil Service Values

Discuss, with examples, the significance of principles of public life as recommended by Nolan committee. Why are these principles considered as an essential set of expectations from public servants?

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

Civil Service ValuesAccountability and Ethical Governance

What are the factors which drive people to take law in their own hands rather than following the due process of law? Discuss ways to address the problem of mob justice.

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

Law and MoralityEthical Dilemmas in Government

The seeds of patriarchy and gender inequality are sown at home, which manifest as a weed at the societal level. Elucidate. Suggest an ethical framework to systematically address the issue of patriarchy in the Indian society.

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

Family, Society and EducationDimensions of Ethics

A peculiar inhuman situation exists for the people fleeing from war zones - they cannot go back to their homeland for fear of being persecuted and no country is ready to bear their burden due to various reasons. Citing contemporary examples, discuss the ethical issues involved in such situations.

10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 17 toppers · CSE 2017–2020

Ethics in International RelationsEmpathy and Compassion

It is argued by some that nuclear weapons have acted more as a deterrent than leading to war and mass destruction. In this context, discuss whether it is ethically right to possess nuclear weapons to create nuclear deterrence.

10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 16 toppers · CSE 2017–2020

Ethics in International RelationsDimensions of Ethics

Discuss John Stuart Mill's idea on freedom of thought and expression. Also, give reasons as to why, according to Mill, representative democracy is the best form of government despite its inherent weaknesses.

10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 15 toppers · CSE 2017–2019

World ThinkersDimensions of Ethics

Undercover journalism exposes injustices, negligence, corruption and wrongdoing and yet going undercover to expose wrongdoing remains controversial. But, undercover journalists contend that they are fulfilling a fundamental duty of finding truth through their journalism. They argue that public enlightenment is the forerunner of justice and the foundation of democracy and the duty of the journalist is to further those ends by seeking truth and providing a fair and comprehensive account of events and issues. So, there are some supporters of this kind of journalism, which sometimes infringe the privacy of individuals. However, some journalists also urge avoiding surreptitious methods of gathering information except when traditional open methods will not yield information vital to the public. In this context, answer the following questions: 20 (a) What are the ethical issues involved in the practice of undercover journalism? (b) Do you support the practice of undercover investigation by journalists? Give reasons in support of your answer.

20 marks · 250 words · Answered by 14 toppers · CSE 2017–2019

Dimensions of EthicsEthical Dilemmas in Government

Given below are two quotations of moral thinkers/philosophers. For each of these, bring out what it means to you in the present context. (a) "The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated."

10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 14 toppers · CSE 2017–2019

Environmental EthicsIndian Thinkers

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

As the administrator in-charge of your area, you are witness to the widespread food wastage in lavish parties as well as in restaurants and eateries, on one hand and people starving due to inability to ensure one square-meal a day, on the other. Realizing that it is not the scarcity of resources, but the habit of people that is causing paucity in availability of food, you decide that certain measures are needed to be taken in order to deal with the issue of starvation at the grassroot level. 20 Given the situation, answer the following questions: (a) Identify the ethical issues involved in this case. (b) What measures would you take to deal with wastage of food in your area? (c) What explains this co-existence of affluence and hunger in developing countries like India?

20 marks · 250 words · Answered by 12 toppers · CSE 2017–2019

Empathy and CompassionEthical Dilemmas in Government

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. (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 11 toppers · CSE 2017–2019

Crisis Decision MakingAttitude

The recent decision by the government to ban use of red beacons is only a symbolic gesture and a lot more needs to be done to end the VIP culture in India. Critically discuss.

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

Civil Service ValuesWork Culture

You, a manager in one of the top IT firms in the country, are tasked with hiring new recruits for an upcoming project. You find that the company has given tacit instructions of not hiring female candidates in view of the new maternity law passed by the Government. You find this highly objectionable and lodge a protest with people in the higher management but they are firm as they want to cut down all the unnecessary costs. Based on this information, answer the following questions: (a) Identify the stakeholders and their interests in the situation. (b) What are the dilemmas that a recruiting manager may face in such a scenario? (c) What are the different options available to you? Which one will you pursue and why?

20 marks · 250 words · Answered by 10 toppers · CSE 2017–2019

Corporate GovernanceEthical Dilemmas in Government

Intolerance can be linked both to prejudices and value judgments. Elaborate with relevant examples. Also discuss how intolerance can be countered in a multicultural society like India.

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

Human ValuesAttitude

At times, moral behaviour can be constrained by the complexity of legal system. Explain. In this context, explain the purpose of legal protection for good samaritans in the case of road accidents.

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

Law and MoralityEthical Dilemmas in Government

Examine the different ethical issues involved in the use of public shaming as a punitive measure. Do you think this is an appropriate measure to address the problem of rising crime rates.

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

Ethical Dilemmas in GovernmentProbity in Governance

To what extent can financial incentives help shape attitude towards social issues? Discuss with relevant examples.

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

AttitudeSocial Influence and Persuasion

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

The more remotely power is exercised from the people, the greater is the distance between authority and accountability. Discuss.

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

Accountability and Ethical GovernanceProbity in Governance