{"id":24873,"date":"2024-02-02T05:06:42","date_gmt":"2024-02-02T05:06:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/?p=24873"},"modified":"2024-02-02T05:06:45","modified_gmt":"2024-02-02T05:06:45","slug":"what-do-you-understand-by-the-terms-governance-good-governance-and-ethical-governance-150-words10-marks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/what-do-you-understand-by-the-terms-governance-good-governance-and-ethical-governance-150-words10-marks\/","title":{"rendered":"What do you understand by the terms \u2018governance\u2019, \u2018good governance\u2019 and \u2018ethical governance\u2019? (150 Words,10 Marks)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-gs-advance-and-mentorship-program-ampcsat?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Link&amp;utm_campaign=GS+Advanced\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-8.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43397\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-8.png 1280w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-8-1170x274.png 1170w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-8-585x137.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Governance, a fundamental concept in the realms of administration and management, refers to the processes and structures through which decisions are made and authority is exercised in organizations or societies. Good governance takes this a step further, emphasizing the principles of transparency, accountability, rule of law, and participation. It embodies the idea that governance should be not only efficient but also ethical, promoting the well-being of all stakeholders and fostering a just and inclusive environment. Ethical governance specifically underscores the importance of moral values and principles in decision-making, ensuring that actions are not only legal and efficient but also guided by a sense of fairness and responsibility. In essence, while governance addresses the mechanics of decision-making, good governance adds a layer of virtues, and ethical governance elevates the discourse by placing ethical considerations at the forefront of administrative practices. These terms collectively form the cornerstone of effective and responsible leadership across various sectors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><strong>Tag: <\/strong>Probity in Governance: Philosophical basis of governance and probity\u00a0\u00a0<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d5879b87703\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d5879b87703\"  \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/what-do-you-understand-by-the-terms-governance-good-governance-and-ethical-governance-150-words10-marks\/#Decoding_the_Question\" title=\"Decoding the Question:&nbsp;&nbsp;\">Decoding the Question:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/what-do-you-understand-by-the-terms-governance-good-governance-and-ethical-governance-150-words10-marks\/#Answer\" title=\"Answer:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\">Answer:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/what-do-you-understand-by-the-terms-governance-good-governance-and-ethical-governance-150-words10-marks\/#Concepts_of_%E2%80%98Governance_%E2%80%98Good_Governance_and_%E2%80%98Ethical_Governance\" title=\"Concepts of \u2018Governance\u2019, \u2018Good Governance\u2019 and \u2018Ethical Governance\u2019:&nbsp;&nbsp;\">Concepts of \u2018Governance\u2019, \u2018Good Governance\u2019 and \u2018Ethical Governance\u2019:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/what-do-you-understand-by-the-terms-governance-good-governance-and-ethical-governance-150-words10-marks\/#In_case_you_still_have_your_doubts_contact_us_on_9811333901\" title=\"In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.&nbsp;\">In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/what-do-you-understand-by-the-terms-governance-good-governance-and-ethical-governance-150-words10-marks\/#Visit_our_YouTube_Channel_%E2%80%93_here\" title=\"Visit our YouTube Channel &#8211;&nbsp;here\">Visit our YouTube Channel &#8211;&nbsp;here<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Decoding_the_Question\"><\/span><strong>Decoding the Question:<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>In the Introduction, try to start with the background of governance and how it leads to good governance and ethical governance.<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>In Body, explain separately about governance, good governance and ethical governance.<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>In Conclusion, try to conclude with Confucius, and Mahatma Gandhi quote on governance.<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Answer\"><\/span><strong>Answer:&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The concept of \u2018governance\u2019 is as old as human civilization. Ever since humanity decided to organize itself into political entities, the society within each unit would evolve a system of governance through which its internal affairs and external relations could be regulated so as to afford it the optimum benefit. With time, governance is not enough. Importance of \u2018good governance\u2019 and \u2018ethical governance\u2019 are coming into the picture.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-essay?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Banner&amp;utm_campaign=Essay\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"300\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/10.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42412 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/10.png 1280w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/10-1170x274.png 1170w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/10-585x137.png 585w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1280px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1280\/300;\" \/><\/a><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-essay?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Link&amp;utm_campaign=Essay\">UPSC Essay Course<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Concepts_of_%E2%80%98Governance_%E2%80%98Good_Governance_and_%E2%80%98Ethical_Governance\"><\/span><strong>Concepts of \u2018Governance\u2019, \u2018Good Governance\u2019 and \u2018Ethical Governance\u2019:<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Governance<\/strong>: It is <strong>the system of decision-making <\/strong>and <strong>the process by which decisions are implemented<\/strong>. Governance entails, as described by the Human Development Report, \u201cthe exercise of power or authority in political, economic, administrative spheres to manage a country\u2019s resources and affairs\u201d. Governance also includes the mechanisms, processes and situations through which citizens and groups articulate their interests, exercise their legal rights, meet their obligations and mediate their differences.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Good Governance: <\/strong>The majority of the member States of the free world today are founded on the <strong>principle of \u201cWelfare State\u201d,<\/strong> run with the full participation of the citizens, striving to achieve the common good.<strong> This has led to the evolution of \u201cGood Governance\u201d, which is the umbrella concept embraced within a system of governance. <\/strong>Good governance has a few major characteristics. It is participatory, consensus-oriented, accountable, transparent, responsive, effective and efficient, equitable and inclusive and follows the rule of law. It assures that corruption is minimized, the views of minorities are considered and that the voices of the most vulnerable in society are not left unheard in the decision-making process.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Ethical Governance: <\/strong>Ethical Governance refers to values and ethical behaviour, processes, procedures, culture, ways of doing, and being that ensure high standards of performance, economy, effectiveness, efficiency, quality, and satisfaction. The six perceived ethical governance quality measures are:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>Absence of political instability and violence;\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>Voice and accountability;\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>The rule of law;\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>Reasonableness of the regulatory burden;\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>Government effectiveness.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Thus, the importance of \u2018<strong>Governance\u2019, \u2018Good Governance\u2019 and \u2018Ethical Governance\u2019<\/strong> are important parts of Government and administration. <strong>Confucius described righteousness as the basis of good governance.<\/strong> The art of good governance lies in making things right and putting them in the right place. This is in conformity with <strong>Dharma or righteousness as taught by all religions <\/strong>in the world. He also emphasizes that <strong>man himself must become righteous and then only there shall be righteousness in the world<\/strong>. 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