Critically examine why the presence of functioning whistleblower protection regime is important in public administration in India. (200 Words) Whistle Blower is anyone providing undisclosed information to expose wrongdoings and corruption. As emphasis on transparency and accountability increases acts of whistle-blowing too need to be encouraged and a protection regime needs to be institutionalized . …
What does transparency in public administration means to you? What kind of ethical dilemmas you would face when you want to practice absolute transparency in administration? Discus. (200 Words) Public administration in a democracy is a means ‘to serve’ the people, with their growth and development being the end. Transparency in public administration means an …
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Critically examine the relationship between citizen’s right to information and probity in governance. Also examine how does information empower common man. (200 Words) Right to Information Act 2005 is an statutory procedure to ensure a citizen gets a correct and timely information from any govt administered or government participatory authority. It also indirectly ensures that …
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In your opinion, what is an important requisite for ensuring probity in governance? Justify. (200 Words) Probity in governance is the most important aspect for the effective and efficient administration. It leads to the effective implementation of the laws and regulations and creates discipline among the public officials. But in India, there is indiscipline among …
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What do you understand by probity in public life? It is generally perceived that many politicians lack probity in public life. How can probity be inculcated in such politicians who lack this quality? Critically comment. (200 Words) Probity means having strong moral standards for honesty, integrity and values. Probity encompasses all good values and virtues. …
What measures are required to be taken to ensure probity in governance? Examine. (150 Words) Probity is the indication of ethical behaviour in a particular process. It entails integrity, uprightness and honesty. Following measures would help infuse probity in governance: Sense of Discipline – Instilled by head of organisation and leaders of society. eg: Lal Bahadur Shastri …
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What is the difference between an acceptable business gift and a bribe? What kind of norms and structures should an organisation have in place to help its employees avoid ethical dilemmas and make the right decision? (200 Words) Difference between Business Gift and Bribe is subtle to understand. Basic difference is: Gift is …
An essential requirement of good governance and socio-economic development is “probity” in governance. Examine (200 Words) An important requisite for ensuring probity in governance is absence of corruption. All organisations receiving public funding are accountable and subject to audit and scrutiny. Good Governance includes the avoidance of conflicts of interest and corrupt practices and acting …