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Topic: 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.
6. Income inequality, resource mismanagement and health hazards are some of the negative consequences of globalization. In this context, what are some of the ethical dilemmas that civil servants face today? How has the approach to handling these undergone a change? Discuss. (250 words)
Reference: Ethics, Integrity and aptitude by Lexicon Publications
Why the question:
The question is about the ethical dilemmas that civil servants face today owing to consequences of globalisation.
Key Demand of the question:
Discuss what are some of the ethical dilemmas that civil servants face today and in what way has the approach to handling these undergone a change.
Directive:
Discuss – This is an all-encompassing directive – you have to debate on paper by going through the details of the issues concerned by examining each one of them. You have to give reasons for both for and against arguments.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Start with brief upon the impact of globalisation in general.
Body:
The answer body must have the following aspects covered:
Explain the key ethical dilemmas that civil servants face due to the changes brought by globalization. In the era of globalisation, the role of the State has changed. Economic liberalisation has led to – on one hand, the diminishing role of state and on the other, increasing role of private sector. The basic objective of private enterprises—maximizing profits—does not always coincide with broader social concerns. Therein lays the ethical dilemma of civil servants of balancing these two priorities, profits – for sustaining economic activities and addressing social concerns – as part of the welfare state etc.
Then, talk about the difference in approach to handle the challenges and resolve the ethical dilemmas.
Conclusion:
Conclude with suggestions to address such challenges.
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