This book has been written in accordance with the course curriculum /syllabus, as prescribed by UPSC for its General Studies-IV paper, titled ‘Ethics Integrity and Aptitude’. Simple vocabulary, and common day to day language has been made use of in the book, in order to provide a seamless reading and learning experience for the reader. The examples cited in the book, are in most cases, real-life ones. These would help the reader connect the conceptual formulations with everyday experience and generate a sound understanding of the subject material. Many chapters of this book have been enriched with self explanatory flowcharts for a quick revision of the content elaborated there-in. In the starting of the book the syllabus as provided by the UPSC has been given. It would be beneficial for the aspirants to go through it at least 4 to 5 times, in order to absorb the content and scope of the paper. It is also advisable that before reading any chapter provided in the book, the aspirants ought to jot down their own general ideas on the topic. This exercise would be beneficial for inculcating originality of thought, and drafting unique answers. Several case studies have been provided for, alongside the various chapters of this book. The case studies will challenge the mind of the reader and pose dilemmas which may be tough to decide upon. These case studies have been drafted considering the various real-life dilemmas that an administrator faces and the development of a broad-based understanding which is a prerequisite for him/her. In order not to restrict the originality and uniqueness of the answers of the aspirants to these case studies, and also giving due consideration to the fact that different people may hold different views on how to act in a situation, cyclo-style answers have not been provided. Rather, an analysis of the situation has been provided in the form of flowcharts, to help the aspirant write his/her own unique answers. This book is meant to be a holistic guide on the subject matter for all aspiring civil servants. Additionally, this book is beneficial to all those, who decide to take a conscious step towards developing a deeper understanding of the ethics and morals of our society, the need of which persists today, more than ever before.

2. Preface
This book has been written in accordance with the course curriculum /syllabus, as
prescribed by UPSC for its General Studies-IV paper, titled ‘Ethics Integrity and Aptitude’.
Simple vocabulary, and common day to day language has been made use of in the book, in
order to provide a seamless reading and learning experience for the reader. The examples
cited in the book, are in most cases, real-life ones. These would help the reader connect the
conceptual formulations with everyday experience and generate a sound understanding of
the subject material. Many chapters of this book have been enriched with self explanatory
flowcharts for a quick revision of the content elaborated there-in.
In the starting of the book the syllabus as provided by the UPSC has been given. It would be
beneficial for the aspirants to go through it at least 4 to 5 times, in order to absorb the
content and scope of the paper. It is also advisable that before reading any chapter
provided in the book, the aspirants ought to jot down their own general ideas on the topic.
This exercise would be beneficial for inculcating originality of thought, and drafting unique
answers. Several case studies have been provided for, alongside the various chapters of this
book. The case studies will challenge the mind of the reader and pose dilemmas which may
be tough to decide upon. These case studies have been drafted considering the various reallife dilemmas that an administrator faces and the development of a broad-based
understanding which is a prerequisite for him/her. In order not to restrict the originality
and uniqueness of the answers of the aspirants to these case studies, and also giving due
consideration to the fact that different people may hold different views on how to act in a
situation, cyclo-style answers have not been provided. Rather, an analysis of the situation
has been provided in the form of flowcharts, to help the aspirant write his/her own unique
answers.
This book is meant to be a holistic guide on the subject matter for all aspiring civil servants.
Additionally, this book is beneficial to all those, who decide to take a conscious step
towards developing a deeper understanding of the ethics and morals of our society, the
need of which persists today, more than ever before.

3. TABLE OF CONTENTS
i.
Acknowledgement
ii
ii.
Preface
iii
iii
Syllabus
iv
Chapter 1
Ethics – Essence
01
Chapter 2
Determinants of ethics
03
Chapter 3
Consequences of ethics – in Human Actions
10
Chapter 4
Dimensions of ethics
15
Chapter 5
Ethics in public and private relationships
28
Chapter 6
Ethics in public life
31
Chapter 7
Lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers
and administrators
38
Chapter 8
Role of family, society, and educational institutions in
inculcating values
56
Chapter 1
Attitude: content, structure and function
62
Chapter 2
Attitude: its influence and relation with thought and behavior
67
Chapter 3
Moral and political attitudes
70
Chapter 4
Attitude: social influence and persuasion
76
Foundational values for civil services Integrity
91
Unit I
Unit II
Unit III
Chapter 1

4. Unit IV
Chapter 1
Emotional intelligence
101
Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers from India
and the world
106
Chapter 1
Public/civil service values and ethics in public administration:
status and problems
115
Chapter 2
Ethical concerns and dilemmas in government and private
institutions
117
Chapter 3
Laws, rules, regulations and conscience as sources of ethical
guidance
122
Chapter 4
Accountability and ethical governance
124
Chapter 5
Strengthening of ethical and moral values in governance
126
Chapter 6
Ethical issues in international relations and funding
129
Chapter 7
Corporate governance
133
Chapter 1
Probity in governance: concept of public service
137
Chapter 2
Philosophical basis of governance and probity
139
Chapter 3
Information sharing and transparency in government
142
Chapter 4
Right to Information Act
144
Chapter 5
Code of ethics
146
Chapter 6
Codes of conduct
149
Chapter 7
Citizen's charter
151
Unit V
Chapter 1
Unit VI
Unit VII

5. Chapter 8
Work Culture
153
Chapter 9
Quality of services delivery
155
Chapter 10
Utilization of public funds
159
Chapter 11
Challenges of Corruption
162
A
UPSC Sample paper
166
B
Practice Questions
168
C
References
170
ANNEXURES

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