3.1 Aptitude-and-Foundational-values-for-Civil-Service
Aptitude and Foundational Values for Civil Service
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| Aptitude - competency to do certain kind of work aka talent, quickness to succeed in certain activity | Attitude - manner, disposition, feeling, position etc, way you think about any object |
|---|---|
| w/ competence | Associated w/ character |
| Quantitative aptitude, Verbal aptitude | Ex Confidence, Caution, Tolerant, Pessimism, responsibility |
| Both Physical and Mental | Only mental |
Importance of values -
- Determines behaviour, in impartial honest adm
Values of Civil Service - Adherence to probity, integrity, conduct; impartiality and non-partisanship, Objectivity, Commitment to citizen's concerns, empathy
- Clarity over organisation value is essential
- Values most commonly associated w/ Public service
- Honesty, Integrity, Impartiality, Respect for laws, Respect for persons, Diligence, Economy and effectiveness, Responsiveness, Accountability
- Public Values - rights benefits prerogatives of citizens, obligation of citizens to society, principles on which gov policy is based
- Seminars, workshops, value bonded activity in org would - value training