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QUESTION 5(b)
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10 marks

Explain the process of resolving ethical dilemmas in Public Administration.

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What the examiner wants

Explain: answer the exact PYQ as framed — “Explain the process of resolving ethical dilemmas in Public Administration.” Treat each scoring limb separately instead of writing a general note on Ethical Dilemmas Resolution.

ExplainMake clear how and why it happens: causes, process, and an example for each point.

Demand-wise check

  1. 1Explain the process of resolving ethical dilemmas in Public Administration≈55 words
  2. 2Support the Explain with directly relevant evidence/examples and end with a reasoned conclusion≈55 words

Open in about 20 words and close in about 20.

Answer plan

Interpret the concept/quotationExplain the ethical reasoningUse contrasting examplesConnect to public-service conductBalanced conclusion

Where marks usually go

  • Writing generally about Ethical Dilemmas Resolution without directly resolving: “Explain the process of resolving ethical dilemmas in Public Administration.”
  • Using facts/examples as decoration without linking them to the Explain judgement required by the question

Value addition

  • Cause→mechanism→outcome flowchart or compact process diagram
    → Draw it in the body, next to the point it supports.

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