GS-4 · Attitudes; Social Influence and Persuasion.
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What do you understand by ‘values’ and ‘ethics’? In what way is it important to be ethical along with being professionally competent?
A. What do you understand by the following terms in the context of public service?: a) Integrity b) Perseverance c) Spirit of service d) Commitment e) Courage of conviction. B. Indicate two more attributes which you consider important for public service. Justify your answer.
Identify five ethical traits on which one can plot the performance of a civil servant. Justify their inclusion in the matrix.
"One who is devoted to one’s duty attains highest perfection in life." Analyse this statement with reference to sense of Devotion to Duty, responsibility and personal fulfilment as a civil servant.
Identify five ethical traits on which one can plot the performance of a civil servant. Justify their inclusion in the matrix.
Should impartial and being non-partisan be considered as indispensable qualities to make a successful civil servant? Discuss with illustrations.
“Integrity is a value that empowers the human being.” Justify with suitable illustration.
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.
“Every work has got to pass through hundreds of difficulties before succeeding. Those that persevere will see the light, sooner or later.” – Swami Vivekananda
“We can never obtain peace in the outer world until and unless we obtain peace within ourselves.” – Dalai Lama