Bad decision choices From official answers, we can see UPSC hates following type of choices: 1. Pliable guy: 1. bribe giver 2. bribe taker 3. choses to look the other way while others are involved in wrongdoing, 4. Easily gets scarred or intimidated. 2. No discipline guy: 1. shows Arrogance 2. Insubordination: lack of respect towards authority, Goes on leave without telling boss etc. 3. liar, Gives excuses instead of doing his job. 3. Implausible, impractical choice e.g. free water or electricity to everyone irrespective of his income status. 4. “Take no action” guy: prefers status quo, takes no action, “Committee mindset” 5. Biased officer, apathetic officer, evasive officer. 6. Short term oriented. A decision that will break office discipline in long term.
Good decisions From official answers, we can see UPSC hates following type of choices: 1. Humane e.g. giving free water / electricity but only to BPL 2. Punctuality, meets the deadlines 3. Upright Honest person 4. Atleast trying to do take some “positive action” rather than continue with status quo