Discuss how the lack of integrity and objectivity in civil servants can negatively impact the quality of governance.

Answer:- Integrity refers to the adherence to moral and ethical principles and always acting in the public interest, such as a civil servant refusing to accept a bribe. Objectivity, on the other hand, is the ability to make decisions based on facts and evidence rather than personal bias or emotions, such as evaluating policies on their merit instead of political partisanship.

Lack of Integrity: Impact on the Quality of Governance

  • Corruption and Abuse of Power: A lack of integrity in civil servants often leads to bribery, embezzlement, and nepotism, resulting in misallocation of resources, increased costs, and inequality ....
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