Ethics Notes

Civil servants with compassion have always left a mark on the services and lives of people. The virtue of tolerance and compassion towards the weaker sections in a country like ours is a must-have for all Civil servants.  Though India has uplifted 250 million from poverty, the level of … [Read more...] about Tolerance and Compassion Towards Weaker Sections

What are impartiality and non-partisanship? How are they important in ethical governance? What are the challenges in maintaining impartiality and non-partisanship? Read further to know more. Impartiality and nonpartisanship are important principles that are essential for ensuring fairness and … [Read more...] about Impartiality and Non Partisanship

The concept of probity in governance refers to the adherence to high ethical standards and the avoidance of corruption and abuse of power. How this is a crucial element of any system of governance. How can it help to ensure that the actions of those in positions of authority are guided by the public … [Read more...] about Philosophical Basis of Governance and Probity

What are social influence and persuasion? How does it help in governance and administration? Read further to know more. The tendency for people to adopt the attitudes and behaviors of their social circle is referred to as social influence. Contrarily, persuasion refers to the skill of persuading … [Read more...] about Social Influence and Persuasion

What is meant by quality of service delivery by the government? What are its determinants and challenges? How can better delivery of government services change the quality of life of citizens? Read further to know more. Providing quality services to citizens is a fundamental responsibility of any … [Read more...] about Quality Of Service Delivery

Empathy is the capacity to experience what other people feel on an emotional level, and see things from their perspective. It basically entails putting yourself in another person's situation and going through their emotions. Empathy is the ability to instantaneously see yourself going through … [Read more...] about Empathy

What is meant by Objectivity? How can it ensure good governance? Read further to know more. The idea of Objectivity is having a reason that is free from personal preferences, feelings, and opinions. In general, the attribute of being free of bias is referred to as objectivity. It means that … [Read more...] about Objectivity

What do you mean by work culture? What is the difference between Indian and western work culture? How can a positive work culture be ensured? What are the latest trends in work culture? Read more to find out. Work culture refers to the values, behaviors, customs, and practices that make up the … [Read more...] about Work Culture

What is the citizens' charter? How does it ensure transparency and accountability in administration? Read to know more. A citizens’ charter is a document of commitment made by a government agency to the citizens with respect to the services being provided to them. It empowers the citizens to … [Read more...] about Citizen’s Charter

Have you ever wondered how public funds are utilized? What are the ethical dimensions and concerns associated with it?Read further to know more. Public funding describes money or resources given to political parties and/or candidates by the State or Government. Direct taxes, indirect taxes, … [Read more...] about Utilization of Public Funds