GS-4 · Guidance; Accountability and Ethical Governance; Strengthening of Ethical and Moral Values in Governance
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“Mindless addiction to Form, ignoring the Substance of the matter, results in rendering of injustice. A perceptive civil servant is one who ignores such literalness and carries out true intent.” Examine the above statement with suitable illustrations.
“A mere compliance with law is not enough, the public servant also has to have a well-developed sensibility to ethical issues for effective discharge of duties.” Do you agree? Explain with the help of two examples, where (i) an act is ethically right, but not legally and (ii) an act is legally right, but not ethically.
Law and ethics are considered to be the two tools for controlling human conduct so as to make it conducive to civilized social existence. (a) Discuss how they achieve this objective. (b) Giving examples, show how the two differ in their approaches.
Distinguish between laws and rules. Discuss the role of ethics in formulating them.
The good of an individual is contained in the good of all. What do you understand by this statement? How can this principle be implemented in public life?
Some people feel that values keep changing with time and situation, while others strongly believe that there are certain universal and eternal human values. Give your perception in this regard with due justification.
What do you understand by ‘values’ and ‘ethics’? In what way is it important to be ethical along with being professionally competent?
It is often said that ‘politics’ and ‘ethics’ do not go together. What is your opinion in this regard? Justify your answer with illustrations. What factors affect the formation of a person’s attitude towards social problems?
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.
What is ‘emotional intelligence’ and how can it be developed in people? How does it help an individual in taking ethical decisions?