Emotional Control — Mains Questions

A senior IAS officer faces severe public criticism and media scrutiny following a policy decision that, while legally correct and beneficial in the long term, has caused short-term inconvenience to citizens. The officer is feeling personally attacked and is considering responding emotionally to defend their reputation. Analyze the situation from the perspective of emotional control and suggest appropriate responses.

Emotional control is often considered more important than technical competence for civil servants. Do you agree with this statement? Justify your answer with examples from Indian administrative context.

The rise of social media has created new challenges for emotional control among civil servants. Discuss the implications and suggest a framework for maintaining professional conduct in the digital age.

Analyze the role of emotional control in ensuring administrative neutrality and preventing bias in decision-making. Support your analysis with relevant constitutional provisions and case examples.