Ethics in public administration

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. How can public administrators demonstrate accountability?

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

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