Ethics

Which of the following is generally considered a core human value emphasized in civil service ethics?

A Integrity
B Aggression
C Indifference
D Deception —

"Compassion" refers to?

A Indifference to suffering
B A deep awareness of and sympathy for another's suffering, coupled with a desire to help
C Anger towards others
D Pride —

Which value emphasizes treating all individuals fairly and without discrimination?

A Favoritism
B Impartiality/equality
C Nepotism
D Bias —

"Objectivity" in decision-making means?

A Basing decisions on facts and evidence rather than personal feelings or bias
B Following only personal opinions
C Ignoring facts
D Acting on rumors —

"Dedication" as a value refers to?

A Lack of commitment
B Wholehearted commitment to a task or cause
C Half-hearted effort
D Indifference —

"Nishkama Karma," a concept from the Bhagavad Gita, emphasizes?

A Working only for personal reward
B Performing duty without attachment to personal rewards or outcomes
C Avoiding all work
D Working only under compulsion —

Attitudes are generally understood to have which three key components?

A Cognitive, affective, and behavioral components
B Only a cognitive component
C Only a physical component
D Only a financial component —

The "cognitive component" of attitude refers to?

A Beliefs and thoughts about the object of the attitude
B Feelings and emotions
C Actual behavior
D Physical reactions —

The "affective component" of attitude refers to?

A Beliefs
B Feelings and emotions towards the object of the attitude
C Actual behavior
D Physical reactions —

The "behavioral component" of attitude refers to?

A Beliefs
B Feelings
C The tendency to act in a particular way toward the object of the attitude
D Physical reactions —

A "positive attitude" in the workplace is generally associated with?

A Higher motivation, resilience, and better performance
B Lower productivity
C Increased conflict
D No effect on outcomes —

Political neutrality, as expected of civil servants, refers to?

A Serving the government of the day impartially, regardless of personal political views
B Actively supporting one political party
C Refusing to implement any government policy
D Joining political movements —

"Non-partisanship" in civil service ethics implies civil servants should?

A Avoid favoring any particular political party in their official duties
B Openly support the ruling party
C Openly oppose the ruling party
D Ignore government policy —

"Fortitude" as a value/virtue refers to?

A Cowardice
B Courage in facing difficulty, pain, or adversity
C Weakness
D Indecision —

"Tolerance," as a social/ethical value, refers to?

A The willingness to accept behavior/beliefs different from one's own
B Rejecting all differing views
C Forcing conformity
D Aggression toward differences —

Which best describes "resilience"?

A The capacity to recover quickly from difficulties/setbacks
B Giving up easily
C Avoiding all challenges
D Refusing to adapt —

"Perseverance" refers to?

A Giving up at the first obstacle
B Persistent effort despite difficulties or delays in achieving success
C Avoiding effort altogether
D Working only when convenient —

Which of these best defines "honesty"?

A The quality of being truthful and free from deceit
B The practice of deception
C Selective truth-telling for personal gain
D Concealing facts for convenience —

Which value emphasizes accepting responsibility for one's actions and their consequences?

A Denial
B Accountability
C Blame-shifting
D Avoidance —

"Courage of conviction" refers to?

A Standing firmly by one's ethical beliefs, even under pressure
B Changing one's views based on external pressure alone
C Avoiding difficult decisions
D Following the crowd blindly —

Which of these best describes "self-discipline"?

A The ability to control one's own behavior and impulses in line with one's values/goals
B Lack of self-control
C Impulsive behavior
D Dependency on others for control —

"Spirit of service" among civil servants refers to?

A A dedication to serving the public interest above personal gain
B Working only for personal benefit
C Avoiding public interaction
D Serving only select groups —

Which attitude is most valued in public administration for effective and fair governance?

A Neutrality, objectivity, and empathy toward citizens
B Favoritism toward specific groups
C Indifference to citizens' needs
D Corruption for personal gain —

"Cognitive dissonance" refers to the psychological discomfort experienced when?

A One holds two or more contradictory beliefs, values, or attitudes simultaneously
B One's beliefs are all in perfect harmony
C One has no beliefs at all
D One agrees fully with others —

Which value underpins the principle of "equality before law," a cornerstone of ethical governance?

A Justice and fairness
B Favoritism
C Discrimination
D Nepotism —