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What does Objectivity in administration involve?

AMaking decisions based on facts, evidence, and merit

BFavoring personal friends over others

CAllowing bias and prejudice

DIgnoring evidence in decision making

Answer:

A. Making decisions based on facts, evidence, and merit

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Values of Ethics in Administration

Objectivity / പക്ഷപാതരഹിതം

  • Meaning: Making decisions based on facts, evidence, and merit — not on personal bias or pressure.

  • Importance: Ensures fairness in service delivery.

  • Example: Transparent selection process in the Kerala Public Service Commission.


Related Questions:

Statement I: Informal communication is always harmful to administration.

Statement II: Informal networks can enhance coordination.

Who introduced the concept of "zone of indifference"?

Statement I: Decision-making is the essence of administration.

Statement II: Simon introduced the concept of bounded rationality.

According to Gandhian philosophy, a public servant is: A) B) C D)

Statement I: Public administration is value-neutral.

Statement II: Ethics play a central role in administrative decisions.