Probity in Governance
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An ethical work culture not only drives positive organizational outcomes but also helps employees thrive. Discuss.
Answer: Work culture is the tacit social order of an organization. It shapes attitudes and behavior in wide-ranging and durable ways. Ethical work culture helps an organization establish and define what is encouraged, discouraged, accepted, or rejected. Ways in which an ethical work culture can drivRead more
Answer: Work culture is the tacit social order of an organization. It shapes attitudes and behavior in wide-ranging and durable ways. Ethical work culture helps an organization establish and define what is encouraged, discouraged, accepted, or rejected. Ways in which an ethical work culture can drive positive organizational outcomes:
Ways in which an ethical work culture can help employees thrive:
Work culture is a powerful differentiator for a company when strongly aligned with strategy and leadership. The outcome of an organization also depends on the context in which it operates-geographic region, industry, strategy, leadership, and company structure with the strength of the work culture.
See lessThe work culture of the police in India is said to be characterized by indecision, inefficiency, and lack of empathy. Discuss. Also, suggest remedial measures in this context.
Answer: Law and order is a state subject under the Constitution of India and the police have a primary role to uphold and enforce laws, investigate crimes, and ensure security for people in the country. Ineffective policing and a constant call for police reforms highlight the various problems in theRead more
Answer: Law and order is a state subject under the Constitution of India and the police have a primary role to uphold and enforce laws, investigate crimes, and ensure security for people in the country. Ineffective policing and a constant call for police reforms highlight the various problems in the work culture of the police in the country and how the police personnel are increasingly finding it difficult to maintain a work-life balance. The various issues pertaining to the work culture of the police are as follows:
In this regard, the state governments have adopted some of the institutional reforms as directed by the Supreme Court in the Prakash Singh case. However, further improvements are required:
A happy and ethical work environment often sets the tone for the efficient functioning of its personnel. Today’s challenges not only need an advanced, well-trained, and modern police force but also a sensitive and empathetic unit.
See lessIdentifying the issues associated with the utilization of public funds, and discussing the various ethical principles that can help devise strategies for better utilization of public funds in India.
Answer: A public fund is money that is generated by the government to provide goods and services to the general public. It is held by the government as a custodian and not an owner. Judicious and effective utilization of public funds is crucial for development as well as for providing essential servRead more
Answer: A public fund is money that is generated by the government to provide goods and services to the general public. It is held by the government as a custodian and not an owner. Judicious and effective utilization of public funds is crucial for development as well as for providing essential services in a developing democracy like India. However, it is often seen that these funds are subjected to misutilization, diversions, etc., and there exist several issues regarding their utilization:
Various ethical principles that can guide in devising strategies for better utilization of public funds are:
Efficiency in the utilization of public funds can be further strengthened by mechanisms such as decentralization of utilization of funds, lessening the discretionary powers of public officials, and strengthening the Citizen’s Charter and the RTI Act.
See lessAlthough bribery is illegal and counterproductive, public officials still demand bribes, and executives in the private sector remain tempted to pay up. In this context, discuss ways in which corporations can build a framework to eliminate the practice of offering kickbacks.
Answer: Bribery refers to the offering, giving, soliciting, or receiving of any item of value as a means of influencing the actions of an individual holding a public office. A kickback is a form of bribery wherein an illegal commission is paid to someone typically in exchange for preferential treatmRead more
Answer: Bribery refers to the offering, giving, soliciting, or receiving of any item of value as a means of influencing the actions of an individual holding a public office. A kickback is a form of bribery wherein an illegal commission is paid to someone typically in exchange for preferential treatment. For example, a buyer receives kickbacks from a supplier in exchange for being issued a purchase order in preference over other suppliers whose goods or services may be of lower price or higher quality. Bribery may lead to lower profit margins, and returns, and lead to a decline in employee morale. Despite this, the World Bank reports that roughly one-third of firms around the world use kickbacks. Therefore, corporations must have a resistance plan in place to address this practice. Such a plan should be informed by the following:
An enlightened management must rely upon its products and services rather than bribery and kickbacks. Companies that create state-of-the-art products and strategies to sell them without bribes will help dismantle this age-old system that perpetuates poverty abroad and stifles creativity within.
See lessThere is broad consensus that the state has failed to effectively deliver public services to its citizens, particularly the poor. In this context, discuss the need for providing incentives, building state capacity and ensuring transparency for better service delivery.
Answer: Public Service is a service which is provided by the government to the people, either directly (through the public sector) or by financing provision of services. Some of the key services provided by the Indian government include healthcare, education, law enforcement, environmental protectioRead more
Answer: Public Service is a service which is provided by the government to the people, either directly (through the public sector) or by financing provision of services. Some of the key services provided by the Indian government include healthcare, education, law enforcement, environmental protection, etc. Challenges associated with effective public service delivery in India include:
To ensure effective service delivery, the following should be ensured
Over the years, the government has made various efforts to create social, economic, and political systems to ensure effective service delivery. However, given the challenges being faced by India at the grassroots level, there is a need to strengthen the existing systems and if need be, create new ones with innovation and foresightedness.
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