Civil servants should be evaluated not only based on their job performance but also on their ethical behaviour, integrity, and commitment to public service values. Discuss the ways of strengthening and improving the moral character of civil servants.
Kartavya Desk Staff
Topic: strengthening of ethical and moral values in governance
Topic: strengthening of ethical and moral values in governance
7. Civil servants should be evaluated not only based on their job performance but also on their ethical behaviour, integrity, and commitment to public service values. Discuss the ways of strengthening and improving the moral character of civil servants. (150 words)
Difficulty level: Easy
Why the question: The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 4 and part of ‘Philosophical Mondays’ in Mission-2022 Secure. Key Demand of the question: To write about the ways to strengthen moral character among civil servants. Directive word: Discuss – This is an all-encompassing directive – you must debate on paper by going through the details of the issues concerned by examining each one of them. You must give reasons for both for and against arguments. Structure of the answer: Introduction: Begin by defining moral character. Body: With examples, write ways to strengthen moral characters in civil servants – training, creating a value system, rewards and punishment etc. Conclusion: Mention the importance of having civil servants of high moral character in administration.
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 4 and part of ‘Philosophical Mondays’ in Mission-2022 Secure.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the ways to strengthen moral character among civil servants.
Directive word:
Discuss – This is an all-encompassing directive – you must debate on paper by going through the details of the issues concerned by examining each one of them. You must give reasons for both for and against arguments.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by defining moral character.
With examples, write ways to strengthen moral characters in civil servants – training, creating a value system, rewards and punishment etc.
Conclusion:
Mention the importance of having civil servants of high moral character in administration.