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The Rules and Regulations provided to all the Civil servants are same, yet there is difference in the performance. Positive minded officers are able to interpret the Rules and Regulations in favour of the case and achieve success, Whereas, negative minded officers are unable to achieve goals by interacting the same Rules and Regulations against the case. Discuss with illustrations. [2022]

It is true that the rules and regulations provided to all civil servants are the same, but there can be differences in performance due to…

Apart from intellectual competency and moral qualities, empathy and compassion are some of the other viral attributes that facilitate the civil servants to be more competent in tackling the crucial issues or taking critical decisions. Explain with suitable illustrations. [2022]

Empathy and compassion are important qualities for civil servants to possess as they can help them to be more effective in their roles. Empathy is…

Wisdom lies in knowing what to reckon with and what to overlook. An officer being engrossed with the periphery ignoring the core issues before him is not rare in the Bureaucracy. Do you agree that such preoccupation of an administrator leads to travesty of justice to the cause of effective service delivery and good governance? Critically evaluate (150 words) [2022]

Yes, I agree that an administrator who is preoccupied with peripheral issues can lead to a travesty of justice and hinder effective service delivery and…

An independent and empowered social audit mechanism is an absolute must in every sphere of public service, including the judiciary, to ensure performance, accountability and ethical conduct. Elaborate. (150 words) [2021]

An independent and empowered social audit mechanism is an essential element of a well-functioning public service, as it helps to ensure performance, accountability, and ethical…

Should impartial and being non-partisan be considered indispensable qualities to make a successful civil servant? Discuss with illustrations. (150 words) [2021]

Impartiality and non-partisanship are generally considered to be indispensable qualities for a successful civil servant, as they are essential for maintaining the integrity and credibility…

“Refugees should not be turned back to the country where they would face prosecution or human rights violation.” Examine the statement with reference to the ethical dimension being violated by the nation claiming to be democratic with an open society. (150 words) [2021]

The statement “refugees should not be turned back to the country where they would face prosecution or human rights violation” highlights the ethical dimension of…

Besides domain knowledge, a public official needs innovativeness and creativity of a high order as well, while resolving ethical dilemmas. Discuss with a suitable example. (150 words)

Besides domain knowledge, public officials also need innovativeness and creativity in order to effectively resolve ethical dilemmas. These qualities allow them to think outside the…

Impact of digital technology as a reliable source of input for rational decision making is a debatable issue. Critically evaluate with a suitable example. (150 words) [2021]

Digital technology has significantly impacted decision making. Advantages of using digital technology as a source of input for decision making: Limitations of using digital technology…

Identify ten essential values that are needed to be an effective public servant. Describe the ways and means to prevent non-ethical behaviour in public servants. (150 words) [2021]

Ten essential values for effective public service include: To ensure that public servants uphold these values, there are several strategies that can be employed. These…