A Case Study of Whistleblowing Introduction Modern democratic governance is structured around a complex set of ethical values that often coexist in tension rather than harmony. Transparency, privacy, security, and accountability are among the most significant of these values. Each is essential for legitimate governance, yet none can be pursued in isolation without undermining the…
भूमिका सार्वजनिक और राजनीतिक जीवन में नेतृत्व एक केंद्रीय स्थान रखता है क्योंकि नेता सत्ता का प्रयोग करते हैं, सामूहिक लक्ष्यों को परिभाषित करते हैं और संस्थागत संस्कृति को आकार देते हैं। इसी कारण नेतृत्व से जुड़े नैतिक प्रश्न गौण नहीं, बल्कि शासन की बुनियादी शर्त हैं। नेतृत्व की नैतिकता सत्ता, अधिकार, निर्णय-निर्माण और उत्तरदायित्व…
Introduction Leadership occupies a central position in political and administrative life because leaders exercise authority, shape collective goals, and influence institutional culture. Ethical questions surrounding leadership are therefore not peripheral but fundamental to governance. Leadership ethics concerns the moral dimensions of power, authority, decision-making, and responsibility. It addresses how leaders ought to act, not merely…
भूमिका समकालीन शासन में नैतिक निर्णय-निर्माण अब केवल निर्वाचित राजनीतिक नेतृत्व तक सीमित नहीं रह गया है। आधुनिक राज्य की जटिल संरचना में नीति-निर्माण और प्रशासनिक निर्णयों में पेशेवर विशेषज्ञों, नौकरशाहों, तकनीकी सलाहकारों और ज्ञान-आधारित संस्थानों की भूमिका निर्णायक हो चुकी है। स्वास्थ्य, पर्यावरण, आर्थिक नीति, डिजिटल प्रशासन और सुरक्षा जैसे क्षेत्रों में विशेषज्ञता अनिवार्य…
Introduction In contemporary governance, ethical decision-making increasingly occurs within highly specialized administrative and professional environments. Public policy today is shaped not only by elected representatives but also by administrators, technocrats, experts, consultants, and professionals whose technical knowledge significantly influences outcomes. This growing reliance on professional expertise has altered the moral landscape of governance. Ethical responsibility…
भूमिका (Introduction) सार्वजनिक जीवन और संस्थागत शासन में नैतिकता किसी भी राजनीतिक व्यवस्था की वैधता, विश्वसनीयता और नैतिक अधिकार का मूल आधार होती है। लोकतांत्रिक समाजों में सार्वजनिक संस्थान केवल शासन के उपकरण नहीं होते, बल्कि उनसे यह अपेक्षा की जाती है कि वे नैतिक आचरण, सार्वजनिक उत्तरदायित्व और जनविश्वास का प्रतिनिधित्व करें। इसी कारण…
Introduction Ethics occupies a central place in public life and institutional governance, shaping the legitimacy, accountability, and moral authority of political and administrative systems. In democratic societies, public institutions are not merely instruments of rule; they are expected to embody ethical conduct, moral responsibility, and public trust. The study of ethics in public life therefore…
Introduction While classical and contemporary administrative theories often focus on hierarchy, efficiency, and rationality, several alternate perspectives challenge these paradigms by emphasizing ethics, social justice, and participatory governance. Thinkers like Mahatma Gandhi, Mao Zedong, and Julius Nyerere provide unique insights that contrast sharply with Western bureaucratic models. Their ideas underscore the role of moral authority,…
Introduction Feminist critique in public administration challenges the male-centric assumptions and hierarchical models that have historically dominated bureaucratic theory. Feminist scholars emphasize that public administration is not value-neutral; it is socially constructed and deeply influenced by gendered norms and power relations. Among the foremost voices in this domain are Camilla Stivers, DeLysa Burnier, and Devaki…
Introduction Conflict is an inherent feature of organizational life and public administration. Traditional views often considered conflict as dysfunctional, to be suppressed or avoided. Mary Parker Follett (1868–1933), a pioneering theorist in administrative thought, challenged this assumption by presenting conflict as a potentially constructive force. Follett emphasized that effective leadership and administration depend on the…
