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Values are the standards on which, we evaluate things. For every situation we don’t have time to ‘test’ the case on ethics theories such as utilitarianism. Values provide time saving short-cut in such situation. Under New public management (NPM), the concept of public Services is fast changing. Bureaucrat has become directly accountable to citizen-customer. He … Read more
Objectivity Objectivity: Meaning as a Philosophical concept Objectivity, as a method of philosophy, is dependent upon the presupposition distinguishing references in the field of epistemology regarding the ontological status of a possible objective reality, and the state of being objective in regard to references towards whatever is considered as objective reality. In other words, … Read more
Neutrality of Civil Services Sardar Patel had made the following observations in the Constituent Assembly to support the continuance of the pre-independence civil service structure:- “It needs hardly to be emphasized that an efficient, disciplined and contended civil service assured of its prospects as a result of diligent and honest work, is a … Read more
Ethics in Public Administration In the public sector, ethics addresses the fundamental premise of a public administrator’s duty as a “steward” to the public. In other words, it is the moral justification and consideration for decisions and actions made during the completion of daily duties when working to provide the general Services of … Read more
Constitutional System In Switzerland Switzerland is a federal republic composed of 26 cantons, each with its own constitution and government. The federal government is responsible for foreign affairs, defense, currency, and trade. The cantons are responsible for education, healthcare, and social welfare. Federal Structure Direct Democracy Federal Assembly Federal Council Cantonal Autonomy Judiciary Constitutional Framework … Read more
The Role of Civil Services in Democracy Introduction The civil service is a vital part of any democracy. It is responsible for carrying out the policies of the government and delivering essential services to the public. The civil service is also responsible for ensuring that the government is accountable to the people. In this article, … Read more