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 do you understand by Administrative Ethics? Why is it needed for efficient functioning of the administrative machinery? (250 words)
Reference: Ethics by Lexicon Publications
Why the question:
The question is from the static portions of GS paper IV.
Key Demand of the question:
Based on the concept of “Administrative ethics”, the question aims to assess the concept and its importance in efficient functioning of the administrative machinery.
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:
Define first what you understand by Administrative Ethics.
Body:
Administrative ethics are considered as ‘a set of moral norms and requirements for those in public administration to aim their professional activity at attainment of common wealth and effective use of moral values’.
Explain the significance of it; Administrative ethics are based upon moral norms. These norms are approved by society, in its role as an important regulator of collective activities and existence as well as upon professional values, which are closely connected to public administration.
Explain their importance in public administration, give examples if required to justify.
Conclusion:
Conclude with its importance in efficient functioning of the administrative machinery.
