Reforming the civil service requires a strategic approach that acknowledges its unique challenges while drawing lessons from the private sector.. Examine.
Kartavya Desk Staff
Topic: Probity in Governance: Concept of public service; Philosophical basis of governance and probity; Information sharing and transparency in government, Right to Information, Codes of Ethics, Codes of Conduct, Citizen’s Charters, Work culture, Quality of service delivery, Utilization of public funds, challenges of corruption.
Topic: Probity in Governance: Concept of public service; Philosophical basis of governance and probity; Information sharing and transparency in government, Right to Information, Codes of Ethics, Codes of Conduct, Citizen’s Charters, Work culture, Quality of service delivery, Utilization of public funds, challenges of corruption.
7. Reforming the civil service requires a strategic approach that acknowledges its unique challenges while drawing lessons from the private sector.. Examine. (150 Words)
Difficulty Level: Tough
Why the question: The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 4. Key Demand of the question: To write how private sector meritocracy can be used as a yardstick for civil service reforms and its limitations. Directive word: Examine – When asked to ‘Examine’, we must investigate the topic (content words) in detail, inspect it, investigate it and establish the key facts and issues related to the topic in question. While doing so we should explain why these facts and issues are important and their implications. Structure of the answer: Introduction: Begin by giving context regarding private sector’s achievements in meritocracy with examples. Body: Next, mention the valuable lessons that can be emulated in civil services from private sector’s achievements in meritocracy. Argue as to how these will help improve the performance and effectiveness of civil services. Next, mention the limitations and hindrances of such emulations. Conclusion: Conclude by giving a balanced opinion on civil service reforms.
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 4.
Key Demand of the question:
To write how private sector meritocracy can be used as a yardstick for civil service reforms and its limitations.
Directive word:
Examine – When asked to ‘Examine’, we must investigate the topic (content words) in detail, inspect it, investigate it and establish the key facts and issues related to the topic in question. While doing so we should explain why these facts and issues are important and their implications.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by giving context regarding private sector’s achievements in meritocracy with examples.
Next, mention the valuable lessons that can be emulated in civil services from private sector’s achievements in meritocracy. Argue as to how these will help improve the performance and effectiveness of civil services.
Next, mention the limitations and hindrances of such emulations.
Conclusion:
Conclude by giving a balanced opinion on civil service reforms.