Ethics in public administration

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

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

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

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

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 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 uphold public trust and confidence
B) To gain personal favors
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) Avoiding public scrutiny
B) Blaming others for mistakes
C) Accepting responsibility for their actions
D) Hiding information from the public

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

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

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