OPSC OAS General Studies-IV Syllabus – Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude (Paper-V)
OPSC OAS General Studies-IV Syllabus – Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude (Paper-V)
Exam: Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) – OAS / OCS
Paper: Mains General Studies-IV (Paper-V)
Subjects: Ethics, Integrity, Aptitude & Case Studies
| Paper Details | |
|---|---|
| Paper Type | Descriptive (Mains) |
| Total Marks | 250 Marks |
| Standard | Graduation Level |
| Special Note | Questions will utilise the case study approach. |
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1. Ethics and Human Interface
- Essence, Determinants and Consequences of Ethics in Human Actions
- Dimension of Ethics
- Ethics in Private and Public Relationships
- Human Values – Lessons from the Lives and Teachings of Great Leaders, Reformers and Administrators
- Role of Family, Society and Educational Institutions in Inculcating Values
2. Attitude and Aptitude
- Attitude: Content, Structure, Function; its Influence and Relation with Thought and Behaviour
- Moral and Political Attitudes; Social Influence and Persuasion
- Aptitude and Foundational Values for Civil Service: Integrity, Impartiality and Non-partisanship
- Objectivity, Dedication to Public Service, Empathy, Tolerance and Compassion towards the weaker-sections
- Emotional Intelligence – Concepts, and their Utilities and Application in Administration and Governance
3. Moral Thinkers and Philosophers
- Contributions of Moral Thinkers and Philosophers from India and World
4. Public/Civil Service Values and Ethics
- 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
5. Probity in Governance
- Concept of Public Service; Philosophical Basis of Governance and Probity
- Information Sharing and Transparency in Government, Right to Information
- Codes of Ethics, Codes of Conduct, Citizen's Charters
- Work Culture, Quality of Service Delivery, Utilization of Public Funds, Challenges of Corruption
6. Case Studies
- Case Studies on all the above issues