While impartiality means acting without any bias, non-partisanship is a quality of being politically neutral. These two are considered as essential/foundational values for a civil servant in discharge of his/her duties because: Non-partisanship: It entails that the civil servant will serve the government of the day faithfully without political bias. For example, a resident commissioner may have to serve under governments of differing political… Continue reading [Answered] Should impartial and being non-partisan be considered as indispensable qualities to make a successful civil servant? Discuss with illustrations
[Answered] “Refugees should not be turned back to the country where they would face persecution or human right violation.” Examine the statement with reference to ethical dimension being violated by the nation claiming to be democratic with open society.
Non-refoulment is a principle that forbids a country from returning refugee to a country where they may face persecution. However, countries claiming to be democratic with open society often refuse to accept refugees and send them back raising following ethical questions: National interest vs global responsibility: Countries deny refuge citing limited resources, security threats, primary responsibility towards their citizen. However, responsibility… Continue reading [Answered] “Refugees should not be turned back to the country where they would face persecution or human right violation.” Examine the statement with reference to ethical dimension being violated by the nation claiming to be democratic with open society.
[Answered] In case of crisis of conscience does emotional intelligence help to overcome the same without compromising the ethical or moral stand that you are likely to follow? Critically examine.
Conscience is an inner voice that helps in deciding what is ethical or moral. Crisis of conscience (CoC) is a situation of confusion where either a person is doing something that goes against his/her conscience or voice of conscience is not able to decide what is ethically or morally correct (value conflict). For example: Arjun faced crisis of conscience in the beginning of Mahabharat.… Continue reading [Answered] In case of crisis of conscience does emotional intelligence help to overcome the same without compromising the ethical or moral stand that you are likely to follow? Critically examine.
[Answered] Attitude is an important component that goes as input in the development of human being. How to build a suitable attitude needed for a public servant?
Civil servants are the face of the government. A positive attitude is considered to be an essential characteristic of a civil servant who is required to function under extreme stress. Suitable attitude needed for a public servant can be built through: Practicing compassion: as a public servant needs to work for the welfare of the masses, compassion can help build a suitable attitude. … Continue reading [Answered] Attitude is an important component that goes as input in the development of human being. How to build a suitable attitude needed for a public servant?
[Answered]“Life doesn’t make any sense without interdependence. We need each other, and the sooner we learn that, it is better for us all.”-Erik Erikson
Interdependence is a basic fact of the world. From ecology to astronomical bodies, family to nations, we live in an interdependent world. Importance of interdependence: Values: Family, schools, friends, community shape value inculcation in individuals and weave society’s moral fabric. Climate Action: Common but differentiated responsibilities are due for effective action against climate change and environmental damage. Democracy: System of institutional checks and balances, distribution of powers between judiciary, executive and legislature, or through federalism are necessary to sustain democracy. … Continue reading [Answered]“Life doesn’t make any sense without interdependence. We need each other, and the sooner we learn that, it is better for us all.”-Erik Erikson
[Answered] “We can never obtain peace in the outer world until and unless we obtain peace within ourselves.”-Dalai Lama
Peace is the lack of conflict and the condition of acceptance. Peace allows individuals and society to reap healthy benefits out of their potential. Relevance of peace within ourselves, for peace in the world: Peace within is the key to good mental health, which is crucial for roles as parents and children at home, soldiers at borders, leaders in public life, employees at work etc. Inner peace helps promote religious harmony, which is the anti-dote to… Continue reading [Answered] “We can never obtain peace in the outer world until and unless we obtain peace within ourselves.”-Dalai Lama
[Answered] Every work has got to pass through hundreds of difficulties before succeeding. Those that persevere will see the light, sooner or later. -Swami Vivekanand
Perseverance is the ability to sustain one’s efforts in face of immense difficulties. Perseverance is the key to success in matters, small and big, as discussed below: Learning to walk involves falling over many times, before the first step is put forward in an upright posture. Integrity in adulthood, is built on years of value inculcation and winning over temptations… Continue reading [Answered] Every work has got to pass through hundreds of difficulties before succeeding. Those that persevere will see the light, sooner or later. -Swami Vivekanand
[Answered] Besides domain knowledge, a public official needs innovativeness and creativity of a high order as well, while resolving ethical dilemmas. Discuss with suitable example.
Indian civil service is dominated by intelligent generalist officers. While performance of their official function, they often face multiple ethical dilemmas. Domain knowledge is important in resolving ethical dilemmas because: Civil servants with domain expertise are able to understand nuances and dynamics of particular field that helps in resolving clash between conflicting values. For example: E. Sreedharan, metro man… Continue reading [Answered] Besides domain knowledge, a public official needs innovativeness and creativity of a high order as well, while resolving ethical dilemmas. Discuss with suitable example.
[Answered] Impact of digital technology as reliable source of input for rational decision making is a debatable issue. Critically evaluate with suitable example.
Objectivity or rationality in decision making depends upon availability, quantity and quality of data. Excessive usage of digital technology has raised questions regarding its impact on quality of decisions. Digital technologies can act as a reliable source of input for rational decision making as shown below: Digital technologies have made it easier to collect and collate data and convert it… Continue reading [Answered] Impact of digital technology as reliable source of input for rational decision making is a debatable issue. Critically evaluate with suitable example.
[Answered] Identify ten essential values that are needed to be an effective public servant. Describe the ways and means to prevent non-ethical behavior in the public servants.
The essential values needed to be an effective public servant are: Integrity: Consistency in value system, thoughts and conduct. Objectivity: Impartial decision making. Leadership: Ability to lead subordinate towards desired goal Openness: Being transparent and open to scrutiny. Responsiveness: Addressing the demands of public. Empathy: Feeling and acting towards elevating pain of public. Selflessness: Action should not be self-oriented rather other oriented. Honesty: Being Fair, trustworthy and sincere. Accountability: Assuming responsibility and answerability for… Continue reading [Answered] Identify ten essential values that are needed to be an effective public servant. Describe the ways and means to prevent non-ethical behavior in the public servants.
