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) Favoring personal connections
C) Making decisions within legal and ethical boundaries
D) Acting solely for financial gain

3. What should public administrators do to address conflicts of interest?

A) Exploit the conflicts for personal gain
B) Ignore the conflicts
C) Recuse themselves from decision-making
D) Disclose the conflicts to a select few

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

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

5. What does it mean for public administrators to promote accountability?

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

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

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

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

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

8. 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

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