Delhi Institute for Administrative services

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Ethics, Aptitude & Integrity

Module 7: Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude

S.NO Unit Content No of Classes
1 Unit I
Ethics and Human interface
  • Ethics and Human interface
  • Essence, determination and consequences of Ethics in human action.
  • Dimension of Ethics
  • Ethics in Private and Public relationships
  • Human Values: Lessons from the lives and teaching of great leaders, reformers
    and administrators, role of family,society and educational institutions in inculcating values.
9 Classes
2 Unit II
Attitude
  • Content , Structure and functions
  • Its influence and relation with thought and behavior
  • Moral and Political dimensions
  • Social influence and persuasion
4 Classes
3 Unit III
Aptitude and Fundamental Values of Civil Services
  • Integrity, impartiality and non – partisanship
  • Objective and dedication to public service
  • Empathy, tolerance and compassion towards weaker section
4 Classes
4 Unit IV Emotional intelligence
  • Concepts
  • Their utilities and application in administration and governance
6 Classes
5 Unit V
  • Contribution of Moral thinkers and philosophers (India and the world)
4 Classes
6 Unit VI
Values & Ethics in Public Service
  • Value and Ethics in Public Administration.
  • Status and problems
  • Ethical concerns and dilemmas in Government, and Private Institutions
  • Laws, rules, regulation and Conscience as source of ethical guidance
  • Accountability and ethical governance
  • Strengthening of ethical and moral values in governance
  • Ethical issues in international relation and funding
  • Corporate governance
6 Classes
7 Unit VII Probity in  governance
  • Concept of public Service
  • Philosophical basis of governance and probity
  • Information Sharing and transparency in government
  • Right to information
  • Code of Ethics
  • Code of Conduct
  • Citizens Charter
  • Work Culture
5 Classes
Total 40 CLASSES