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) Hierarchy Principle
C) Confidentiality Principle
D) Public Interest 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) Recuse themselves from decision-making
B) Disclose the conflicts to a select few
C) Exploit the conflicts for personal gain
D) Ignore the conflicts

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

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

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

7. How can public administrators demonstrate accountability?

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

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

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

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