Emotional Intelligence in Administration and Governance Abraham Maslow A prominent figure in mid-20th-century psychology, introduced the “Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs.” This psychological theory is often depicted as a pyramid, visually representing a structured hierarchy of human needs. At the pyramid’s…
The Union Jal Shakti Ministry stated that the Cauvery Water Management Authority has requested Karnataka to release water to Tamil Nadu July 31 2023 In response to MP C.Ve. Shanmugam’s question (AIADMK), Union Minister of State, Bishweswar Tudu, informed the…
What are Negative Emotions It is crucial to differentiate between emotions and feelings as they are not exactly the same. Although they are related, there is a more significant distinction than one might initially think. During my research, I was…
Emotional intelligence, often referred to as emotional quotient or EQ, encompasses the capacity to comprehend, apply, and regulate one’s own emotions in constructive manners, leading to stress reduction, effective communication, empathetic connections with others, adeptly navigating obstacles, and resolving conflicts…
Attitudes are inherent psychological tendencies that involve the evaluation of entities with different degrees of favor or disfavor. These evaluations can span from extremely negative to highly positive or be more moderate in nature. Attitudes are not fixed and can…
Social Influence and Persuasion Persuasion is a symbolic process wherein communicators aim to influence others by transmitting messages to alter their attitudes or behaviors. It represents a form of social influence, blending social thinking and everyday life. The behind closed…
Probity in Governance Probity in governance is the embodiment of strong ethical and moral values throughout the decision-making and implementation processes. The term “probity” is derived from Latin, meaning “good,” signifying the importance of virtuous values in governance, such as…
Grote provided an early definition of constitutional morality, referring to it as an unwavering adherence to all aspects of the country’s Constitution. This concept entailed specific obligations for both citizens and authorities, which are outlined below: Grote emphasized that ‘self-restraint’…
Public life and Public Servant Public life Engagement in public life plays a pivotal role in creating a flourishing and united society, fostering a sense of togetherness, common values, and a commitment to the collective well-being. When individuals actively participate…
Ethical dilemmas in public administration I slept and dreamt that LIFE WAS JOY,I woke up and saw LIFE WAS SERVICE,I acted and behold, SERVICE WAS JOY. ”Rabinder Nath Tagore The fundamental starting premise is that Public Service constitutes a PUBLIC…