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QUESTION 2(b)
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10 marks

Besides domain knowledge, a public official needs innovativeness and creativity of a high order as well, while resolving ethical dilemmas. Discuss with suitable example.

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What the examiner wants

Discuss: answer the exact PYQ as framed — “Besides domain knowledge, a public official needs innovativeness and creativity of a high order as well, while resolving ethical dilemmas. Discuss with suitable example.” Treat each scoring limb separately instead of writing a general note on innovativeness and creativity.

DiscussExplain the different sides of the issue, use evidence, and finish with a balanced view.

Demand-wise check

  1. 1Besides domain knowledge, a public official needs innovativeness and creativity of a high order as well, while resolving ethical dilemmas≈55 words
  2. 2Discuss with suitable example≈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 innovativeness and creativity without directly resolving: “Besides domain knowledge, a public official needs innovativeness and creativity of a high order as well, while resolving ethical dilemmas.”
  • Under-developing the second scoring limb: “Discuss with suitable example.”

Value addition

  • Value–stakeholder–action triangle or ethics matrix
    → Draw it in the body, next to the point it supports.

Official source anchors

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