In your opinion, what do people from weaker sections expect and need from public servants? Assuming that you are a newly posted IAS officer, critically analyse. (200 Words) The extent of deprivation being dealt out to the weaker sections made them marginalized to the lowest ebb. Public servants as the link between them and the …
What do you understand by “work culture‟? How does work culture in India differs from that of West’s? Examine. (150 Words) Work Culture or Organization Culture is set of collective beliefs, values, rules and behaviour which organisation as whole conforms to. In a layman approach it is culture that a group as an organisation follows. Culture …
For a civil servant what qualities are required to withstand pressure from various influential sections to stick to rule book and follow his/her conscience as sources of ethical guidance to do the right thing? With suitable examples, discuss these qualities. (200 Words) Civil services hold honorable but responsible position in the society. So the very …
Tolerance essentially means acceptance of ”differences”. It is one of the most important fundamental value on which values of love and respect are premised. The importance of tolerance is felt more in a diverse-democratic social set-up of the contemporary times , where people have authority over ‘voice’ and choice’. Intolerance in Politics have promoted disruption …
Hate crimes in India and around the world are increasing. There are people who hate you for no reasons. For an administrator, which qualities are very important to deal with haters and carry on their public service normally? Discuss. (150 Words) The core of public services is to bring out positive change on the socio-economic landscape. And …
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Why sycophancy whether in politics or in personal life, is considered as immoral? Critically analyse. (200 Words) M.K. Gandhi, 1937: “It is not good for us to worship an individual. Only an ideal or a principle can be worshipped.” Sycophancy is an act of blind adherence to a certain ideology, group or individual. This approach …
What do you understand by “selfless service”? Should a civil servant serve the society selflessly? Critically comment. (200 Words) A person who doesn’t keep the thought in mind while carrying out his/her duties ” what is there in it for me” ; is considered as selfless service. It was clearly explained in Bhagwad Gita by …
“Ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country.” – John F Kennedy. If a democratically elected leader asks you to volunteer and give up some part of your wealth for the welfare of the poor, provided you are rich, will you give it up? Justify and …
Recently a Chinese city opened “Morality Bank” to encourage people to do good to others and reward such people by providing them free services and awards depending the amount of good work done by them. Can this model be implemented by civil servants? As an administrator, suggest any other such novel methods you would like …
What are the characteristics of a non-partisan public service? Non-Partisan public service must have the following characteristics: Public servants must be able to perform their duties and responsibilities in the most impartial manner, without fear and favour. Recruitment, hiring, transfer, postings and promotions must be without undue political influence, based only on merit and performance. …