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Ethics in public administration
Contributed by: Brennan
  • 1. Which principle emphasizes that public officials should act in the best interest of the community?
A) Hierarchy Principle
B) Rule of Law
C) Public Interest Principle
D) Confidentiality Principle
  • 2. What does it mean to exercise discretion in public administration?
A) Ignoring public opinion
B) Favoring personal connections
C) Acting solely for financial gain
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) Ignore the conflicts
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) Taking responsibility for their actions
D) Avoiding public scrutiny
  • 5. Why is it important for public administrators to act with integrity?
A) To limit public participation
B) To gain personal favors
C) To uphold public trust and confidence
D) To avoid accountability
  • 6. What ethical principle guides public administrators to involve citizens in decision-making processes?
A) Participation Principle
B) Efficiency Principle
C) Hierarchy Principle
D) Confidentiality Principle
  • 7. How can public administrators demonstrate accountability?
A) Accepting responsibility for their actions
B) Avoiding public scrutiny
C) Hiding information from the public
D) Blaming others for mistakes
  • 8. Why should public administrators strive for openness and honesty?
A) To build public trust and credibility
B) To secure personal advantages
C) To manipulate public opinion
D) To minimize transparency
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