- Ethics and Human Interface:
- Essence, determinants and consequences of Ethics in human actions-I
- Dimensions of ethics.
- Ethics in private and public relationships.
- Human Values:
- Lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers and administrators.
- Role of family, society and educational institutions in inculcating values.
- Attitude:
- Content, structure, function.
- Its influence and relation with thought and behaviour.
- Moral and political attitudes.
- Social influence and persuasion.
- Aptitude and foundational values for Civil Service:
- Integrity, impartiality and non-partisanship, objectivity, dedication to public service, empathy, tolerance and compassion towards the weaker-sections.
- Emotional intelligence– concepts, and their utilities and application in administration and governance.
- Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers from India and world.
- 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.
- Probity in Governance:
- Concept of public service.
- Philosophical basis of governance and probity.
- Information sharing and transparency in government.
- Right to Information.
- Codes of Ethics, Codes of Conduct, Citizen’s Charters,
- Work culture, Quality of service delivery,
- Utilization of public funds, challenges of corruption.
- Previous year questions with Answers.
- Case Studies on above issues.