Question 2(a)GS4GS2
Integrity and impartiality are cornerstones of ethical public service, ensuring that decision-making is not influenced by personal gains or biases. Upholding these values becomes challenging in situations where external pressures, conflict-of-administrative difficulties in delivering effective governance. Examine the importance of integrity and impartiality in civil services. How can a civil servant navigate external pressures to maintain these values while delivering effective governance? (Answer in 150 words)
Main Body
Integrity refers to strong personal beliefs that are rigid to external influence while impartiality implies freedom from bias.
Role in Civil Service
1Integrity
➛ Promotes transparency
➛ Freedom from personal misuse of office
➛ Upholding welfare state directive
2Impartiality
➛ Upholds constitutional morality in Ib Art 15.
Civil Servants can navigate pressure to maintain these values by
1Displaying pubity and adhering to duty designated
2Separating public and professional ethics ➛ PSC
3Ensuring transparent disclosure to reduce opaque decision-making ➛ By Citizens Charters
4Increasing emotional intelligence traits to tackle governance issues.
The spirit of constitution mandates ethical responsibility at civil service.
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Topper
VARUN TOKAS
AIR 1172023
Subject & Paper
GS4GS2
Topic
Role of Civil Services in a Democracy
Ethics in Civil Service
Integrity and Impartiality in Public Administration
Writing Stats
106
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analytical
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