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) Public Interest Principle
C) Hierarchy Principle
D) Confidentiality Principle

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

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

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 does it mean for public administrators to promote accountability?

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

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

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

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

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

7. How can public administrators demonstrate accountability?

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

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

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

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