2. Vigilance ?
‘Vigilance’ as keeping careful watch to avoid possible danger
or difficulties.
For example, parents keep a watch over their young
children to avoid any untoward incident or accident.
In the context of an organization, Vigilance means
keeping a watchful eye on the activities of the personnel
and taking prompt action to promote fair practices and
ensure integrity and honesty in the official transactions &
behaviours.
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3. Vigilance ?
"wakefulness and watchfulness make a good hunter";
"vigilance is especially subject to fatigue"
we keep an eye open for all the fatigue
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4. Why Vigilance ?
1. Disciplining the wrong doers;
2. Protecting honest performers;
3. Increasing transparency and fairness;
4. Ascertaining accountability;
5. Reducing wastages/leakages;
6. Promoting culture of honesty and integrity; and
7. Reforming systems for corruption-free delivery.
8. Vigilance is a Management Tool
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In brief; it helps in striving for zero tolerance for corruption and
thereby enhancing the image of the organization.
5. Where Vigilance ?
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Vigilance is essential in every unit of the organization and that is
why it is stressed that every manager & staff becomes vigilant.
However, a focused attention is required in each unit where:
1. Officials have high discretionary powers;
2. There is scope for jumping the queue;
3. Rules and procedures are complex;
4. Accountability is low;
5. Delay in decision making as it is detrimental to the clients’ interest;
6. Opportunities to negotiate exist; and
7. Individuals are known to be corrupt.