Ethics in public administration

1. Which principle emphasizes that public officials should act in the best interest of the community?

A) Hierarchy Principle
B) Rule of Law
C) Confidentiality Principle
D) Public Interest Principle

2. What does it mean to exercise discretion in public administration?

A) Favoring personal connections
B) Making decisions within legal and ethical boundaries
C) Ignoring public opinion
D) Acting solely for financial gain

3. What should public administrators do to address conflicts of interest?

A) Ignore the conflicts
B) Recuse themselves from decision-making
C) Disclose the conflicts to a select few
D) Exploit the conflicts for personal gain

4. What ethical principle guides public administrators to involve citizens in decision-making processes?

A) Confidentiality Principle
B) Efficiency Principle
C) Hierarchy Principle
D) Participation Principle

5. What does it mean for public administrators to promote accountability?

A) Hiding information from the public
B) Avoiding public scrutiny
C) Taking responsibility for their actions
D) Blaming others for mistakes

6. Why is it important for public administrators to act with integrity?

A) To gain personal favors
B) To limit public participation
C) To avoid accountability
D) To uphold public trust and confidence

7. Why should public administrators strive for openness and honesty?

A) To build public trust and credibility
B) To secure personal advantages
C) To manipulate public opinion
D) To minimize transparency

8. How can public administrators demonstrate accountability?

A) Blaming others for mistakes
B) Hiding information from the public
C) Avoiding public scrutiny
D) Accepting responsibility for their actions

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