Administrative Ethics in Governance

By Dr Tarun Arora* / Dr Avon Kumar Vaid | Central University of Punjab, Ghudda, Bathinda-151 401

Learners enrolled: 1082

The Massive Open Online Course on ‘Administrative Ethics in Governance’ primarily aims to integrate innovation with learner centric curriculum design, teaching-learning and objective evaluation in context of Administrative Ethics. The content of the course intends to enrich the basic understanding of the learners about philosophy of ethics, its relevance in public services and significance in public life. The learners shall be introduced with structural, institutional and operational aspects of ethical values in Indian as well as global context.

The understanding of attributes of ethics, rights, duties, freedom, equality, brotherhood, karma with the help of Indian traditional knowledge and Western approaches, will develop the leaner’s skill for trouble shooting, conflict management, team building, leadership and positive frame of mind to address social issues posing serious challenges before governance such as inequalities, female foeticide, environment deterioration, corruption, rising scales of crimes and crowd in prison.

The course content will appraise the learners with the tested and result-oriented principles to inculcate the sense of responsiveness to the social issues, participation with problem solving attitude and accountability.

The contents of the course enrich its relevance with unique inter-disciplinary learner centric approach covering the discussion about the solution of the problems with the use of science and technology and making it relevant as a Value Added Course for the students of other disciplines- political science, law, economics, social work, sociology, science and technology as stipulated in National Education Policy, 2020.

The completion of the course will result in:

Comprehension of ethical values and their significance in peaceful and progressive life;
Obtain in depth knowledge about ethics in ancient and modern Indian context;
Recognize significance of ethical values in transparent, accountable and responsive governance.
Availability of ever available source of information and knowledge on the theoretical foundations of ‘administrative ethics in governance’.

Summary

Course Status :	Upcoming
Course Type :	Core
Language for course content :	English
Duration :	15 weeks
Category :	Humanities and Social Sciences
Credit Points :	5
Level :	Undergraduate
Start Date :	15 Jan 2025
End Date :	30 Apr 2025
Enrollment Ends :	28 Feb 2025
Exam Date :	18 May 2025 IST
NCrF Level	5.0
Course Exam Shift :	I

Note: This exam date is subject to change based on seat availability. You can check final exam date on your hall ticket.

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Course layout

The course consists of 50 comprehensive modules, incorporating video lectures, e-texts, and curated bibliographic references.

The topics covered in this course include the following:

Governance, Human values and Society
Ethics and Governance
Kinds of Ethics
Ethics in Public Life, Administration and Governance
Administrative Reforms Commission on Administrative Ethics in Governance
Concept of Karma in Public Administration
Concept of Purushartha
Sanatana Paramapara and Ethical Value
State, Rajdharma and Administrative Ethics in Oriental Texts
Gandhian view on Ethics in Administration
Gandhian’ Philosophy of Satyagraha
Gandhi’s perspective on Truth and Non-Violence
Western Perspectives on Ethics
Deontological Theory of Immanuel Kant
Similarities Among Chinese, Sanatan and Western Perspective on Ethics with special reference to Confucius and Tao
Abortion- Foeticide and Suicide
Environment Pollution – Causes and Way Forward
Capital Punishment
Capital Punishment and Nature of Moral Dilemmas
Aristotle's Nicomachean Ethics and Its relevance in Governance
Significance of Ethical and Moral Values in Governance
Probity in Governance
Philosophy of Rights and Duties
Freedom: Meaning, Kinds and Restriction
Freedom of Speech and Expression and Its Ethical Implications
Freedom of Assembly
Freedom to form an Association
Freedom of movement and Ethical Obligations
Freedom to Reside and Settle vis-a-vis Ethical Obligations
Civil Services Conduct Rules
Ethical Implications of Freedom of Profession, Occupation, Trade and Business
Sustainability as an Ethical Value
Good Governance: Conceptual Framework
Good Governance: Ethical and Moral Values
Equality: Meaning, Nature, Scope and Significance in governance Fraternity: Relationship with Freedom and Equality, Significance in building of a just social egalitarian order.
Good Governance: Accountability, Transparency, Rule of Law and Citizen’s participation
Good Governance and Ethics: Global Initiatives
Need for Judicial Ethics and Code of Conduct for Law Enforcement Officials
Bangalore Principles of Judicial Conduct
Corruption: History, Causes, Effects and Way forward
Canons of Judicial Ethics-I
Canons of Judicial Ethics-II
Code of Conduct for Ministers - The Committee on Ethics
Right to Information: A Means Against Corruption
Ethical Use of Right to Information Act, 2005: A Means for Transparency and Accountability
The Whistle Blower Protection Act, 2011 and Its Relevance in Governance
Institutional Mechanism and Penal Provisions of the Whistle Blowers Protection Act, 2011
Ethical Dilemmas and Solutions
Code of Ethics for Civil Services in India
Indian Perspective on Combating Corruption

Books and references

Books

Dhameja, Alka (2003). Contemporary Debates in Public Administration. Prentice-Hall of India
Rajan, A. (2023). Administrative Ethics: A Conceptual Framework (1st ed.). Routledge India. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781032633077
Cox, Raymond W. Ethics and Integrity in Public Administration: Concepts and Cases Concepts and Cases. Routledge, 2015.
Maheshwari, S.R. Public Administration in India. Oxford University Press, 5 June 2006.
Chakrabarty, Bidyut. Ethics in Governance in India. Routledge, 31 Mar. 2016
R.K. Sirohi. Administrative Ethics. Prabhat Prakashan, 19 Jan. 2021.

Important Reports

Second Administrative Reforms Commission (ARC) (2008). Promoting Ethics in Governance (Fourth Report). Government of India.
Government of India (2021). Lokpal and Lokayuktas Case Studies in Ethical Governance. Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances.
World Bank (2018). Ethics in Public Administration in Developing Countries: Case Studies from South Asia.
Hota, PC. “Committee on Civil Services Reforms.” 2004.

Instructor bio

Dr Tarun Arora* / Dr Avon Kumar Vaid

Central University of Punjab, Ghudda, Bathinda-151 401

Dr. Tarun Arora

Dr. Tarun Arora has served as Head and Dean at School of Legal Studies, Central University of Punjab, Ghudda, Bathinda. Dr. Arora possessed a diverse range of teaching, research and administrative experience. In addition to the Central University of Punjab, he was also associated with Mahatma Gandhi State Institute of Public Administration (MGSIPAP). He was also Master Trainer of UNDP on Biological Diversity Law and Punjab Police on Cyber Laws. He had also contributed to different modules of ePG Pathshala on Environmental Laws, SWAYAM Prabha Channel Number 06 Vidhik on Human Rights and Consumer Rights. He had above five dozens papers published in the area of constitutional law, judicial review, human rights and environmental protection. He was also associated with Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs in Capacity Building of Youth regarding parliamentary procedure and practices in addition to his association with various academic and statutory bodies of Punjabi University, Patiala; NEHU, Shillong; ALU, Jaipur; IKGPTU, Kapurthala; GGSIPU, Dwarka; LPU, Phagwara; CU, Gharuan, Kharar and different Public Service Commissions.

Dr. Avon Kumar Vaid

Dr. Avon Kumar Vaid is presently working as the Principal at Amritsar Law College, Amritsar. He has 18 years of teaching and research experience. He has qualified the UGC-NET (Law) examination and also awarded a Ph.D. degree from Punjabi University, Patiala. His areas of interest include the Law of Contract, Constitutional Law, Administrative Law, and Laws related to Intellectual Property Rights. Dr. Vaid performs duties as a Ph.D. evaluator, supervisor, question paper setter, and member of the Board of Studies of various Universities. He has presented research papers at numerous National and International Seminars and has published Articles, Chapters, and Books on contemporary legal and social issues. He is actively involved in academic peer review and serves as a reviewer for a prestigious journal published by the various Universities. He has delivered multiple lectures as a resource person for various Universities, Colleges, and other Institutions. He has also acted as an expert in training programme of Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Public Administration (MGSIPA), Punjab. Dr. Vaid has recorded various lectures for Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) and is also the course coordinator. Dr. Avon Kumar Vaid received the certificate of recognition for excellent contribution in higher education by Observe Now.