Topic : Public/Civil service values and Ethics in Public administration: Status and problems; ethical concerns and dilemmas in government and private institutions; laws, rules, regulations and conscience as sources of ethical guidance; accountability and ethical governance; strengthening of ethical and moral values in governance; ethical issues in international relations and funding; corporate governance.
7. What are the new public service values that have become indispensable, where public services have moved from rule-laden to result-oriented? Explain. (250 words)
Reference Ethics, Integrity and aptitude by Lexicon Publications
Why the question:
The question is based on the theme of new public service values and their indispensability.
Key Demand of the question:
One has to in detail explain the indispensability of new public service values to the public services.
Directive:
Explain – Clarify the topic by giving a detailed account as to how and why it occurred, or what is the particular context. You must be defining key terms where ever appropriate, and substantiate with relevant associated facts.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Start by highlighting the change in the paradigm of governance as suggested in the question.
Body:
Explain that Public Service under the idea of Good Governance has moved from Weberian model of rule laden approach to result centric approach. Discuss in detail the causes to which the change can be attributed to. Explain the new shift in detail; one can substantiate the changes better using suitable examples.
Conclusion:
Thus, adoption of these new public service values has become imperative for success of administration in the 21st century India.
