Ethics in public administration

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. How can public administrators demonstrate accountability?

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

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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