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Question 3(b)Explain the differenceGS4GS1

Explain the difference between codes of ethics, codes of conduct and codes of rules and regulations. Is an increase in the number of codes and regulations an efficient response to the decline of public trust and integrity issues? Why/why not? (Answer in 150 words) 10 Marks

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Introduction

Code of ethics - refer to basic principle to value that help civil servant in maintaining ethical behaviour

18 words

Main Body

(ex) Nolan Committee on Public service values

Code of conduct - refer to guiding in form of day & detail that advise some purpose within an organisation.

(ex) Civil service code of conduct rules

Code of Rules & Regulation - refer to standard adopted by administrative or regulatory agencies that govern how law can be enforced

(ex) Telehom IT rule, 2021

Increase in number of codes & regulation not an efficient report

1Any set of code & regulation once written & published are 'absolutely incorrect [illegible]'

(ex) H.o.c age under Juvenile Justice Act

2Codes & regulation are static & less demand Value they are reputed they then outdated eg the regulating within a public trust & integrity issue

(ex) Moral degenerating of capital punishment

3Require context presence of external authority to monitor it's function which might not always be possible
4Laws therefore can be used as exume to avoid ethical deliberation

(ex) Individual refuse to obey legal domain but violate the loophole

5Moral minimalism - laws provide only moral minimum

Moreover, ensure objectivity rules & regulation can be codes & regulation can be effective means of ethical guidance

Its better if both codes & regulation alongside ethical training can at together as efficient response

209 words16 paragraphs
  • Clearly distinguishes three types of codes
  • Provides examples for each (Nolan Committee, Civil Service Code, Telehom IT rule)
  • Critically evaluates effectiveness of codes and regulations
  • Identifies multiple weaknesses of relying only on codes

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Subject & Paper

GS4GS1

Topic

Ethics and Governance

Codes of Ethics vs Codes of Conduct vs Rules and Regulations

Effectiveness of Codes and Regulations

Writing Stats

227

Total words

16

Paragraphs

analytical and critical

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