{"id":29249,"date":"2024-02-22T12:35:43","date_gmt":"2024-02-22T12:35:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/?p=29249"},"modified":"2024-02-22T12:35:46","modified_gmt":"2024-02-22T12:35:46","slug":"upsc-2021-gs-4-solved-question-paper-case-study-6","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-2021-gs-4-solved-question-paper-case-study-6\/","title":{"rendered":"UPSC 2021 – GS 4 Solved Question Paper – Case Study 6"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The UPSC (Union Public Service Commission) examination is renowned as one of the most prestigious and challenging competitive exams in India. In the year 2021, the General Studies Paper 4, often referred to as GS 4, presented candidates with a diverse array of ethical dilemmas and situational questions. This paper aimed to evaluate the ethical and moral aptitude of aspiring civil servants, testing their ability to navigate complex issues with integrity and sound judgment. Through a series of case studies and theoretical inquiries, candidates were required to demonstrate their understanding of ethical principles and their practical application in governance and public administration. The UPSC GS 4 paper serves as a crucial benchmark for selecting individuals who possess not only the knowledge but also the ethical fortitude necessary to serve the nation with honesty, fairness, and dedication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q:12 <\/strong> Pawan has been working as an officer in the State Government for the last ten years. As a part of routine transfer, he was posted to another department. He joined a new office along with five other colleagues. The head of the office was a senior officer conversant with the functioning of the office. As a part of general inquiry, Pawan gathered that his senior officer carries the reputation of being a difficult and insensitive person having his own disturbed family life. Initially, all seemed to go well. However, after some time Pawan felt that the senior officer was belittling him and at times unreasonable. Whatever suggestions given or views expressed by Pawan in the meetings were summarily rejected and the senior officer would express displeasure in the presence of others. It became a pattern of boss\u2019s style of functioning to show him in a bad light highlighting his shortcomings and humiliating publically. It became apparent that though there are no serious work-related problems\/shortcomings, the senior officer was always on one pretext or the other and would scold and shout at him. The continuous harassment and public criticism of Pawan resulted in loss of confidence, self-esteem and equanimity. Pawan realised that his relations with his senior officer were becoming more toxic and due to this, he felt perpetually tense, anxious and stressed. His mind was occupied with negativity and caused him mental torture, anguish and agony. Eventually, it badly affected his personal and family life. He was no longer joyous, happy and content even at home. Rather without any reason he would lose his temper with his wife and other family members. The family environment was no longer pleasant and congenial. His wife who was always supportive to him also became a victim of his negativity and hostile behaviour. Due to harassment and humiliation suffered by him in the office, comfort and happiness virtually vanished from his life. Thus it damaged his physical and mental health.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. What are the options available with Pawan to cope with the situation?<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li>
  2. What approach Pawan should adopt for bringing peace, tranquillity and congenial environment in the office and home?<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li>
  3. As an outsider, what are your Suggestions for both boss and subordinate to overcome this situation and for improving the work performance, mental and emotional hygiene?<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li>
  4. In the above scenario, what type of training would you suggest for various levels in the government offices? (250 words)<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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