Aptitude and Foundational Values for Civil Service

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2020-10-21 16:45:34

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