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    LEXICON For Ethics, Integrity, & Aptitude CHRONICLE BOOKS A DIVISION OF CHRONICLE PUBLICATIONS (P) LTD. LEXICON For Ethics, Integrity, & Aptitude Editor NN, Ojha Concept & Research » Niraj Kumar - Content Prativa Rani Sahoo & Chronicle Editorial Team First Edition 2013 - Second Edition 2015 Price: Rs. 300.00 ISBN-978-81-928264-3-1 v COPYRIGHT® ‘CHRONICLE PUBLICATIONS (P) LTD. All rights teservad, No part of the book can be reproduced or utilised in any farm or by any means, electronic, mechanical, including photocopying, recording or by any information storage ‘or retrieval system, without permission in writing from the publishers. Ail disputes are subject to Delhi Jurisdiction only, NICLE BOOKS {A Division of Chronicle Publications (P) Ltd.) ‘Corporate Office: D-108, Sector-2, Noida (UP), Ph. 0120-2840265,66 Registered Office: Green Park Exin., New Dethi- 110016 E-mail: clroulatongchroni Printer. Rama Printers, New Delhi-110020 Preface It is with immense pleasure that we bring out the second edition of this book. In view of the tremendous response that the first edition received, it is only natural that we have come up with the second edition. For the still uninitiated, this book helps civil services aspirants prepare for General Studies *Paper IV. This paper was first introduced in Civil ServicesMain examination in the year 2013. Introduction of this paper took the whole context of UPSC Main Examination to a new level. With the introduction of this paper, a civil services aspirant is examined for having the-right attitude — and not mere right aptitude. Attitude is what makes one’s character and aptitude is part’ of one’s personality. Taking into’ consideration the pattern of questions in the 2013 Main GS Paper IV, we have made several changes in this edition of this book. These have been madewith the primary aim of making the concepts understandable for the student, so that a student can incorporate them while answering the Paper IV questions. In this edition, we have added sample case studies at the end of each topic to bring in more clarity to the terms and terminologies discussed in that Unit. Besides, we have increased the number of case studies provided at Unit 8 of the book. Another value addition that we have made is in the form of complete solution to the General Studies - Paper IV conducted in the year 2013. This would help students get a grasp over what is expected of them in the examination. It is our ardent belief that students will find this edition of the book as useful as the previous edition, As always, comments and suggestion from students-and teachers are most welcome. These act as sounding board for our books. We are very grateful to the students and teachers who had taken the time to share their comments and suggestions about the first edition of i book. We expect the same response for this edition of the book. And last but not the least, we wish all-the students the very best for their examination. Nothing fuels our enthusiasm better than the success achieved by our students. Syllabus as mentioned on the UPSC website for GS Paper IV Ethics, Integrity, and Aptitude This paper will include questions to test the candidates’ attitude and approach to issues relating to integrity, probity in public life and his problem solving approach to various issues and conflicts faced by him in dealing with society. Questions may utilize the case study approach to determine these aspects. The following broad areas will be covered: . ® Ethics and Human Interface: Essence, determinants and consequences. of Ethics in human actions; dimensions. of ethics; ethics in private! and public relationships. Human Values — lessons fromthe lives! and teachings of great leaders, reformers and administrators; role of| family, society and educational institutions in incaleating values. Attitude: content, structure, function; its influence’ and relation with thought and behavior; 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. Contributions of moral thiners and philosophers from India and world. Public/Civil servi ics in Public Administration: Status and problems; ethical concerns and dilemmas in government and private institutions; laws, rules, regulations and conscience as! in-international relations and funding; corporate governance Pra ity in Governance: Concept of public service; Philosophical basis. of governance and probity; Information sharing and transparency in government, Right to Information, Codes of Ethics, Cades of Conduct, Citizen's Charters, Work culture, Quality of service delivery, Utilization of public funds, challenges of corruption. Case studies an above issues CONTENT Sl. Unit Name Page No. No, 1 Ethics and Human Interface aan 2 Attitude AE 35 3 Aptitude and Foundational Values for _ Civil Service i 62 4 Emotional Intelligence

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