Ethical governance refers to a system of administration based on well-established principles of Ethics. Such governance is based on transparency, accountability, integrity, and fairness, ensuring public welfare, justice, and the rule of law while preventing corruption, bias, and unethical decision-making in governance. Before understanding Ethical Governance in detail, we should understand “what is Governance”: Governance…
Accountability ensures those in positions of power or decision-making are held responsible and answerable for their actions. Ethics in governance is required for a welfare society. To contribute to a better society in terms of freedom, equality, fraternity, and social justice, the body of governance needs to inculcate ethics and moral values through society, education,…
There are two sources that help people make moral decisions from a deontological standpoint. The first is external to the actor and consists of laws, rules, and regulations; The second is internal to the actor and consists of the actor’s inner conscience. These two sources impose an ethical obligation on moral beings, requiring them to…
Both government and private institutions face a range of ethical concerns and dilemmas that stem from their roles, responsibilities, and interactions with stakeholders. These challenges often test the moral compass of individuals and organizations, highlighting the need for ethical awareness, decision-making frameworks, and responsible governance. Ethical concerns in public and private institutions Ethical Concerns in…
We can define it, as the moral character of government employees and set rules for how various civil servant types should act and behave. In particular, in light of the expanding significance of administration and its effects on society, public workers are required to uphold high moral standards not only for themselves but also for…
“Public service must be more than doing a job efficiently and honestly. It must be a complete dedication to the people and the nation” Margaret Chase Smith. Public Service The term “Public Service” can be imagined in two ways: Government-Driven Public Service – Public service is traditionally viewed as government-led efforts to provide essential services…
Business Ethics includes moral principles and values that help guide how organizations and their employees conduct business. These guiding principles dictate how a company interacts with its customers, suppliers, competitors, employees, and the broader community. What is a business? Businesses are organized entities engaged in commercial, industrial, or professional activities to produce goods or provide…
Corporate governance is the system of rules, practices and processes by which a firm is directed and controlled. It essentially involves balancing the interests of a company’s many stakeholders, such as shareholders, management, customers, suppliers, financiers, government and the community. Since corporate governance also provides the framework for attaining a company’s objectives, it encompasses practically…
The Western Philosophy contains a rich literature on Ethics and Morality. The Western Philosophy starts from the writing of the Greeks (from the 4th century BCE). In the Middle ages, we find a scarcity of ethical literature which is free from religion. But again, in the age of the Renaissance (14th to 17th century) and…
In Indian philosophy Ethics and religion are very closely related and whichever may be the religion, it contains within itself some system of morality for the guidance of its followers. Indians are spiritual in nature and give special attention to life beyond death. The inner conscience also is the source and test of morality. Ex:…
