General Studies IV · Subtopic
Problem solving in social conflicts
Official syllabus
This paper will include questions to test the candidates’ attitude and approach to issues relating to integrity, probity in public life and his problem solving approach to various issues and conflicts faced by him in dealing with society. Questions may utilise the case study approach to determine these aspects. The following broad areas will be covered:
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What this covers
A social conflict may combine scarce resources, identity, trust and unequal power. Ethical problem solving begins by hearing affected groups without treating every factual claim as established.
Key ideas
- stakeholders
- competing claims
- dialogue
- fair process