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Date
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Session
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Topics
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24-Nov
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Session
1: Introduction to Ethics + Ethics and Human Interface
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Definition
and scope of ethics
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Essence
of ethics
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Determinants
and consequences of ethics in human actions
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Dimensions
of ethics
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Ethics
in Private and Public Relationships
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Role
of family, society, and educational institutions in inculcating values
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Q&A
based on the above themes
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25-Nov
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Session
2: Moral Thinkers, Reformers, and Philosophers - Part I
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Human
Values – lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers,
and administrators
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Overview
of key ethical thoughts from Indian philosophy
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Contemporary
application of Indian ethical principles
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Quotation-based
Q&A
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26-Nov
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Session
3: Moral Thinkers, Reformers, and Philosophers - Part II
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Western
and modern moral philosophers’ contributions
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Usage
in ethical governance frameworks
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Quotation-based
Q&A
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27-Nov
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Session
4: Attitude - Theory and Structure + Moral and Political Attitudes + Social
Influence and Persuasion
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Attitude
– Content, structure, function
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Relationship
between attitudes, thoughts, and behaviour
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Distinction
and significance
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Influence
on decision-making and governance
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Types,
methods, and ethics of persuasion
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Role
in governance and public life
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Q&A
based on the above topics
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1-Dec
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Session
5: Aptitude and Civil Service Values - Part I
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Meaning
and significance of aptitude
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Administrative
aptitude: analytical, problem-solving, and leadership
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Integrity,
impartiality, non-partisanship, objectivity – relevance for bureaucracy
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Q&A:
Core civil service values
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2-Dec
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Session
6: Aptitude and Civil Service Values - Part II
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Empathy,
compassion, tolerance, dedication to service
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Balancing
political neutrality and human concerns
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Value-conflicts
in public service
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Q&A:
Social justice ethics
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3-Dec
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Session
7: Emotional Intelligence - Basics + Applications
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EI
definition and components
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Importance
for administrators: self-awareness, empathy, social skills
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EI
in conflict resolution and team leadership
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EI
in decision-making under stress
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EI
vs. IQ in public administration
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Q&A
based on the above topics
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4-Dec
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Session
8: Public/Civil Service Values and Ethics - Status & Problems
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Ethical
concerns and dilemmas in public/private institutions
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Accountability,
transparency, and ethical governance
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Q&A:
Governance ethics exemplifying dilemmas
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8-Dec
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Session
9: Laws, Rules, Regulations, and Conscience in Ethics + Strengthening Ethical
and Moral Values in Governance
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Interaction
of legal frameworks and moral conscience
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Resolving
conflicts between different sources of ethical guidance
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Role
of leadership, training, and organisational culture
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Ethical
institutionalisation
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Q&A
based on the above topics
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9-Dec
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Session
10: Ethical Issues in International Relations and Funding + Corporate
Governance and Ethics
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Diplomacy
and war ethics
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Challenges
of ethical funding and global cooperation
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Principles
of corporate governance
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Public
accountability and ethics in the business-public interface
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Q&A
based on the above topics
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10-Dec
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Session
11: Probity in Governance, Information
Sharing and Transparency in Government
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Concept
of Public Service
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Philosophical
basis of governance and probity
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Right
to Information
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Codes
of Ethics & Codes of Conduct
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Citizen’s
Charters
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Work
culture
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Quality
of service delivery
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Q&A
based on the above topics
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11-Dec
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Session
12: Challenges of Corruption
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Utilisation
of public funds
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Root
causes and types of corruption
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Societal
and administrative impact
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Measures
to combat corruption
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Legal,
institutional, and citizen roles
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Q&A
based on the above topics
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15-Dec
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Session
13
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Approaches to Case Studies
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16-Dec
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Session
14
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Case Studies on the above topics
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17-Dec
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Session
15
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Case Studies on the above topics
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