Q7. “The real test of ethics in public administration lies in handling conflicts between competing rights”. How can administrators balance community safety with humane governance? (10 M)
Difficulty Level: Medium
Reference: TH
Why the question
Recent incidents like conflicts in stray dog management and public safety highlight ethical dilemmas where administrators must balance competing rights, testing governance integrity.Key demand of the question
The question asks you to first show why ethical governance is tested in conflicts between rights and then suggest how administrators can strike a balance between safety and humane governance.Structure of the Answer
Introduction
Give a brief line on how ethics in administration is revealed when rights and duties clash, citing constitutional morality.Body
- The real test of ethics lies in conflicts between competing rights – constitutional provisions, case laws, ethical theories.
- How administrators can balance community safety with humane governance – legal frameworks, institutional mechanisms, compassion, best practices.
Conclusion
End with a futuristic line that ethical governance should transform conflicts into opportunities for trust-building and humane development.
