Ethics Notes

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 are citizen's charters? How does it ensure transparency and accountability in administration? Read to know more. A citizen's 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 press … [Read more...] about Citizen’s Charters

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

What do you mean by dedication to public service? How important it is for effective service delivery? Read further to know more. The quality of having a dedication to public service is of high relevance for civil servants. The job profile of civil servants is such that there are numerous … [Read more...] about Dedication to Public Service

As per the Ministry of Personnel, Integrity is defined as behaving in an open, fair, and transparent manner consistently honoring one's commitments and working to uphold public service values. Let us understand it with an example. Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya is a recipient of the Bharat … [Read more...] about Integrity

How can you define honesty? How is it important for a civil servant? Read further to know more. Saubhagya Wet Grinder' was a firm that sponsored an event in 2014 where A P J Abdul Kalam was the chief guest. He was given a gift by the sponsor, which he politely declined. The sponsor asked him … [Read more...] about Honesty

Corruption can be simplified as the abuse of power by those in positions. Lack of transparency and accountability leads to the prevalence of corruption in civil services. What do you understand by corruption? Corruption is a practice performed by an individual or organization. Corrupt … [Read more...] about Corruption in Civil Services