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…
Code of Ethics vs Code of Conduct A code ethics is akin to conduct. Both are sets of professional principles to steer an organization’s members. However, there are subtle disparities: Ethics ensure sound, unclouded judgment. For instance, legal codes forbid…
Moral Values Moral values are one basis on which we make decisions–right or wrong? good or evil? Other bases arefinancial, convenient, aesthetic (an artist), arbitrary (flipping a coin), physical/health, rational (investigatinga product before buying). Individual morality This provides the basis…
Ethical values and good life A fulfilling life/good life can be experienced in a society characterized by peace, harmony, well-being, and compassion. Similar to light having seven distinct colors represented by “VIBGYOR,” a good life is built on seven essential…
Fairness involves treating individuals impartially based on reasonable criteria, ensuring they receive what they deserve. Justice encompasses broader moral principles for equitable treatment and the fair distribution of resources, striving to create a just and equal society. In the Indian…
Accountability pertains to the duty and responsibility of individuals, entities, or institutions to be answerable for their actions, choices, and end results. It entails displaying transparency and being willing to explain one’s behavior and the ramifications of their decisions, particularly…
Transparency encompasses a person’s authentic introspection about their actions, promoting sincerity within oneself. Moreover, transparency also applies to institutions, requiring them to exhibit open and observable behavior that aligns with their fundamental values and beliefs. Johnson & Johnson’s handling of…
Personal Interest Many individuals, including eminent psychologists, assert that even in our best moments, we are primarily motivated by self-interest. From acts of kindness to heroic deeds, our actions ultimately revolve around personal gain. While some instances of personal gain…
ABOUT BANDIPUR NATIONAL PARK Bandipur National Park, situated amidst the captivating Western Ghat Mountains on the Mysore-Ooty highway in Karnataka, is renowned as one of India’s most breathtaking and well-maintained national parks. Encompassing an area of approximately 874.2 sq km,…
One Nation One Election | Constitutional challenges The concept revolves around organizing the electoral cycle in India in such a way that elections for the Lok Sabha and State Assemblies are synchronized, allowing both to be conducted within a specific…