Prajit Nair
AIR 87 · CSE 2016
| Paper | Source | Questions | Copy |
|---|---|---|---|
| GS4 | Lukmaan | 14 | source PDF |
| Other | Lukmaan IAS | — | Open copy |
Sample questions answered
- (a) It appears that there is "alarming drop in integrity levels" among civil service officers, especially in the higher echelon as reported in recent times. It shows that law as deterrence, Supreme Court's judgements and naming and shaming are not very effective. Discuss its causes and consequences on citizen and administration. What innovative measures will be taken to tackle such officers? GS4
- (b) Differentiate between the following i. Ethical competence and professional competence ii. Ethical management and ethical leadership iii. Ethical dilemma and crisis of conscience GS4
- (b) "Life will be simpler and much more enjoyable if we were all self conscious of our moral responsibility as self-imposed morality is much better than state-imposed laws in every sense". GS4
- (b) Ethics in Public administration in twenty-first century is likely to be different from that of the twentieth century. Explain the reasons for such changes and also discuss some prominent new values of twenty-first century which are different from twentieth century. GS4
- Discuss the following views on the relationship between corruption and salary of civil servants: (a) How does low or high salary affects the conduct of civil servants? (b) Low salary in public agencies are among important reasons for high level of corruption. GS4
- Discuss the relationship between accountability and responsibility. Can we say a responsible government is ethical government? Explain. GS4
- Discuss the relationship between ethics and integrity. Can we consider discrimination and sexual harassment; indecent treatment of colleagues or citizens as loss of integrity? Explain with reasons. GS4
- Discuss the following terms which are based on popular presumptions and perceptions in civil services (a) One can be either 'corrupt and efficient' or 'honest and inefficient'. (b) Democratic ethos and bureaucratic ethos are at loggerhead. (c) The doctrine of committed bureaucracy undermines the concept of neutrality. GS4