How can public servants overcome unnecessary pressure, coercion and undue influence in their day-to-day administration from their higher ups and politicians? – INSIGHTSIAS

Topic: ethical concerns and dilemmas in government and private institutions;

6. How can public servants overcome unnecessary pressure, coercion and undue influence in their day-to-day administration from their higher ups and politicians? (250 words)

Difficulty level: Moderate

Analyse – When asked to analyse, you have to examine methodically the structure or nature of the topic by separating it into component parts and present them as a whole in a summary.

Structure of the answer:

Introduction: 

Start by mentioning how various stakeholders try to exert influence in administration.

Body:

First, mention the various way in which public servants can limit the undue influence of higher ups in their own domain.

Next, mention how public servants can insulate them from unnecessary pressure of the politicians in administration.

Conclusion:

Conclude by stressing on developing the right attitude to deal with the above.