Question 1(a)GS2GS2
Persuasion plays an important role in public administration. Discuss. Also highlight the various elements of effective persuasion.
Main Body
Persuasion refers to change in attitude of an individual or society towards an object, behaviour etc. Public administration requires order change in attitude such as:
1It influences change in public's beliefs, values & morals. eg: opinion of child marriage among some people or vaccine hesitancy
2Helps in conflict resolution as you have to persuade someone to either understand otherwise or comply.
3Essential for successful implementation of schemes.
eg: Anacheri Bharat Abhiyaan
4Helps in concurrent liaisoning which is the essence of democracy
As per Aristotle, there are 3 elements of persuasion:
1Ethos: credibility, charisma of the source eg: Mr Baalchan in vaccine call time
2Logos: logical backing to argument eg: daily information about COVID cases
3Pathos: emotional appeal. eg: Anti-smoking ad during cinema
Persuasion is extremely important to ensure public administration is efficient, democratic and people-centric.
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Conclusion
Thus, following one's conscience helps in an empathetic & efficient public administration rather than dissolve yourself.
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Examiner score
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Topper
Hrishikesh Alase
AIR 61
Subject & Paper
GS2GS2
Topic
Executive, Judiciary, Ministries and Pressure Groups
Executive
Public Administration and Governance
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158
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11
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formal and structured
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