State the three basic values, universal in nature, in the context of civil services and bring out their importance.

What do you understand by ‘values’ and ‘ethics’? In what way is it important to be ethical along with being professionally competent?

Attitude is an important component that goes as input in the development of humans. How to build a suitable attitude needed for a public servant?

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.

“Look for three things in a person: integrity, intelligence and energy. And if they do not have the first, the other two will kill you.” – Warren Buffett. What do you understand by this statement in the present-day scenario? Explain.

What does this quotation mean to you in the present context: “Anger and intolerance are the enemies of correct understanding.” – Mahatma Gandhi.

With regard to the morality of actions, one view is that means is of paramount importance and the other view is that the ends justify the means. Which view do you think is more appropriate? Justify your answer.

What does this quotation mean to you in the present context: “Falsehood takes the place of truth when it results in unblemished common good.” – Tirukkural.

“In doing a good thing, everything is permitted which is not prohibited expressly or by clear implication”. Examine the statement with suitable examples in the context of a public servant discharging his/her duties.

Explain the process of resolving ethical dilemmas in Public Administration.