General Studies IV
- I) Ethics and Human Interface
- a) Essence of Ethics, Determinants and Consequences of Ethics in Human Interaction
- b) Dimensions of Ethics
- c) Ethics in private and public relationships
- d) Human Values – lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers and administrators
- e) Role of family, society and educational institutions in inculcating moral and ethical values
- II) Attitude
- a) Content, structure and function of attitude
- b) Influence of attitude in thought and behaviour
- c) Relation of attitude to thought and behaviour
- d) Moral and Political attitudes
- e) Social influence and persuasion
- III) Aptitude
- a) Aptitude and foundational values of Civil Service
- b) Integrity
- c) Impartiality and non-partisanship
- d) Objectivity
- e) Dedication to public service
- f) Empathy, tolerance and compassion towards the weaker sections of the society
- IV) Emotional Intelligence
- a) Concepts of emotional intelligence
- b) Utility and application of emotional intelligence in administration and governance
- V) Contributions of Thinkers and Philosophers
- a) Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers from India and the world to the concepts of morality
- V) Public/Civil Service Values and Ethics in Public Administration
- a) Status and associated problems
- b) Ethical concerns and dilemmas in government and private institutions
- c) Laws, rules, regulations and conscience as sources of ethical guidance
- d) Accountability and ethical governance
- e) Strengthening of ethical and moral values in governance
- f) Corporate governance
- VI)Probity in Governance
- a) Concept of public service
- b) The philosophical basis of governance and probity
- c) Information sharing and transparency in government
- d) Right to Information
- e) Codes of ethics
- f) Codes of Conduct
- g) Citizen’s Charters
- h) Work culture
- i) Quality of service delivery
- j) Utilization of public funds
- k) Challenges of corruption
