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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) Public Interest Principle
B) Confidentiality Principle
C) Hierarchy Principle
D) Rule of Law
  • 2. What does it mean to exercise discretion in public administration?
A) Ignoring public opinion
B) Favoring personal connections
C) Acting solely for financial gain
D) Making decisions within legal and ethical boundaries
  • 3. What should public administrators do to address conflicts of interest?
A) Exploit the conflicts for personal gain
B) Recuse themselves from decision-making
C) Ignore the conflicts
D) Disclose the conflicts to a select few
  • 4. What ethical principle guides public administrators to involve citizens in decision-making processes?
A) Participation Principle
B) Confidentiality Principle
C) Hierarchy Principle
D) Efficiency Principle
  • 5. What does it mean for public administrators to promote accountability?
A) Taking responsibility for their actions
B) Hiding information from the public
C) Blaming others for mistakes
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 avoid accountability
C) To gain personal favors
D) To limit public participation
  • 7. Why should public administrators strive for openness and honesty?
A) To secure personal advantages
B) To manipulate public opinion
C) To build public trust and credibility
D) To minimize transparency
  • 8. How can public administrators demonstrate accountability?
A) Hiding information from the public
B) Avoiding public scrutiny
C) Accepting responsibility for their actions
D) Blaming others for mistakes
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