Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude·Mains Questions
Conflict of Interest — Mains Questions
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Q1250 words / 15 marks
A senior bureaucrat is offered a lucrative post-retirement position by a company that his department has been regulating favorably. Analyze the ethical issues involved and suggest measures to address such conflicts of interest in public administration.
Q2250 words / 15 marks
The increasing digitization of governance has created new forms of conflict of interest. Examine these emerging challenges and evaluate the adequacy of existing regulatory frameworks in addressing them.
Q3250 words / 15 marks
Critically analyze the role of disclosure in managing conflicts of interest in public administration. What are its limitations and how can they be addressed?