In public employment, meritocracy is often compromised by systemic corruption. Discuss the ethical implications of this compromise on both governance and individual aspirations.
Kartavya Desk Staff
Q7. In public employment, meritocracy is often compromised by systemic corruption. Discuss the ethical implications of this compromise on both governance and individual aspirations. (10 M)
Difficulty Level: Medium
Reference: TH
Why the question In a blow to the West Bengal Government, the Supreme Court in a judgment upheld a Calcutta High Court decision cancelling en bloc a “tainted” selection process that saw the appointments of nearly 24,000 teachers and non-teaching staff in government and aided schools across the State. Key Demand of the question The answer must explore the ethical impact of systemic corruption on the fairness and efficiency of governance, and how it affects the moral and aspirational fabric of individuals. Structure of the Answer: Introduction Briefly mention how meritocracy is central to ethical public employment and how corruption disrupts it. Body Explain how corruption in recruitment affects ethical governance, institutional trust, and administrative justice. Highlight the ethical harm to individual aspirations, including psychological, social, and moral dimensions. Conclusion Conclude by underscoring the need for ethical reforms in public recruitment to uphold justice and equal opportunity.
Why the question In a blow to the West Bengal Government, the Supreme Court in a judgment upheld a Calcutta High Court decision cancelling en bloc a “tainted” selection process that saw the appointments of nearly 24,000 teachers and non-teaching staff in government and aided schools across the State.
Key Demand of the question The answer must explore the ethical impact of systemic corruption on the fairness and efficiency of governance, and how it affects the moral and aspirational fabric of individuals.
Structure of the Answer: Introduction Briefly mention how meritocracy is central to ethical public employment and how corruption disrupts it.
• Explain how corruption in recruitment affects ethical governance, institutional trust, and administrative justice.
• Highlight the ethical harm to individual aspirations, including psychological, social, and moral dimensions.
Conclusion Conclude by underscoring the need for ethical reforms in public recruitment to uphold justice and equal opportunity.