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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) Public Interest Principle
B) Confidentiality Principle
C) Rule of Law
D) Hierarchy Principle
  • 2. What does it mean to exercise discretion in public administration?
A) Making decisions within legal and ethical boundaries
B) Ignoring public opinion
C) Favoring personal connections
D) Acting solely for financial gain
  • 3. What should public administrators do to address conflicts of interest?
A) Ignore the conflicts
B) Exploit the conflicts for personal gain
C) Recuse themselves from decision-making
D) Disclose the conflicts to a select few
  • 4. What does it mean for public administrators to promote accountability?
A) Avoiding public scrutiny
B) Taking responsibility for their actions
C) Blaming others for mistakes
D) Hiding information from the public
  • 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 limit public participation
D) To avoid accountability
  • 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) Blaming others for mistakes
C) Hiding information from the public
D) Accepting responsibility for their actions
  • 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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