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Ethics in public administration
Contributed by: Brennan
  • 1. Which principle emphasizes that public officials should act in the best interest of the community?
A) Hierarchy Principle
B) Confidentiality Principle
C) Rule of Law
D) Public Interest Principle
  • 2. What does it mean to exercise discretion in public administration?
A) Ignoring public opinion
B) Making decisions within legal and ethical boundaries
C) Favoring personal connections
D) Acting solely for financial gain
  • 3. What should public administrators do to address conflicts of interest?
A) Disclose the conflicts to a select few
B) Ignore the conflicts
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) Efficiency Principle
B) Participation Principle
C) Confidentiality Principle
D) Hierarchy 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 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 manipulate public opinion
B) To secure personal advantages
C) To build public trust and credibility
D) To minimize transparency
  • 8. How can public administrators demonstrate accountability?
A) Avoiding public scrutiny
B) Accepting responsibility for their actions
C) Blaming others for mistakes
D) Hiding information from the public
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