Q4. (a) Attitude is an important component that goes as input in the developement of human being. How to build a suitable attitude needed for a public servant? (Answer in 150 words)UPSC CSE 2021

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Q4. (a) Attitude is an important component that goes as input in the developement of human being. How to build a suitable attitude needed for a public servant?  (Answer in 150 words)

UPSC CSE 2021

(Skeleton of the Answer)

1)definition of attitude.

2)How attitude and development of a human being is related.(with example)

3)definition of suitable attitude for a civil servant.

4)How to build it.

5)Way forward stating that a suitable attitude is the backbone of a strong civil servant.

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Ans: Attitude is a feeling or emotion towards a particular fact or a state. It has many dimensions e.g. positive,Negative,Optimistic,Pessimistic etc.

Attitude guides human mindset. One's opinion for a fact,problem,circumstances is determined by one's perspective. E.g. a glass is half full(positive attitude) or half empty(negative attitude). This formed perspective helps in reasonable and rational decision making,resulting in human development.

E.g. While controlling mob,a policeman/woman should be prepared for the worst possible scenario. S/he shouldn't expect that mob will be peaceful and democratic. This attitude helps in mob controlling.Similarly in disaster management too.

***Following are some attributes of a suitable attitude of a civil servant.

1)A good listener.

2)Objectivity in decision making.

3)Compassion for the downtrodden sections of society.

4)Integrity in work.

5)Politeness to people.

6)Accessibility to common people.

Etc etc.

***Following ways can help in building a suitable attitude.

1)Training for good ethical practices and values. E.g. the paper we are writing now should have practical classes in academy.

2)Power corrupts. Hence accountability of a civil servant should be fixed for wrong-doing.

3)Evaluation of performance based on social audit from people.

4)Rewards and appreciation for good work------>motivated civil servants in workplace.

5)Ethical best practices around the world should be informed to civil servants.

**Way Forward:

A civil servant once switched off his office lights and lit a candle while doing personal work in office to save govt's money from being misused. To make it a norm,rather rarity,attitudinal change in civil service is needed.

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By,Hemen Sarma,Civil Service School

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Target Exam: UPSC CSE/APSC-CCE Mains(Ethics GS 4)