UP PCS Mains-2024

Approach Briefly define the Attitude and Behaviour. Compare both Attitude and Behaviour. Show how Attitude influences Behaviour. Conclude suitably.

Introduction

Attitude is the predisposition of the mind to think or act in a certain way while behaviour is the manifestation of our attitude.

Body

Difference Between Attitude and Behaviour:

Attitude	Behaviour
It is defined as a person’s mental tendency, which is responsible for the way he thinks or feels for someone or something.	A person’s attitude is mainly based on the experiences gained by him during the course of his life and observations.
It is a person’s inner thoughts and feelings.	The way of thinking or feeling is reflected by a person’s attitude.
It is defined by the way we perceive things.	It is a human trait.
It implies the actions, moves, conduct or functions of an individual or group towards other people.	The behaviour of a person relies on the situation.
Behaviour expresses a person’s attitude.	A person’s conduct is reflected by his behavior.
It is an inborn attribute.	It is ruled by social norms.

Attitude shapes behavior by influencing how individuals perceive situations, make decisions, and respond to challenges in following ways:

• Positive Attitude: A person who has positive attitude towards work and co-workers (such as contentment, friendliness, etc.) can spread optimism everywhere. Example: People with a good attitude are active and productive and do what they can to boost morale or uplift the spirits of those around them.
• Negative Attitude: A person who displays a negative attitude (such as discontentment, boredom, etc.), will hamper the mindset of people around him/her. Example: People with such attitude towards work may not encourage others to work hard or quote instances that ultimately degrade their working spirit and create a gloomy atmosphere that reduces efficiency and effectiveness.
• Selfish Attitude: It will guide an individual’s actions in a selfish manner. Example: Holding one’s self-interest as the standard for decision making.
• Logic or Rational Attitudes: It develops rational behaviour. Example: A rational person will not act superstitiously and will always try to find rationale behind any act.
• Egoistic Attitude: It will result in a negative attitude and behaviour. Example: Elderly individuals control their younger siblings even if they are wrong to satisfy their ego of being elder.
• Attitude based on Values and Beliefs: It will act according to the values. Example: In India touching the feet of elders is guided by an attitude of giving respect to them.

Conclusion

There should be consistency between Manasa (mind), Vacha (speech), and Karmana (action) in order to achieve attitude-behaviour consistency. Both the values are relevant for the modern civil services system. A civil servant must be aware with the balance use of both the values.