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What is the overall objective of ethics in public administration?
What is the overall objective of ethics in public administration?
- To minimize government regulations
- To ensure Good Governance (correct)
- To increase bureaucratic power
- To promote private sector interests
Which maxim focuses on the need for officials to maintain high standards of behavior and integrity?
Which maxim focuses on the need for officials to maintain high standards of behavior and integrity?
- Maxim of Transparency
- Maxim of Utilitarianism
- Maxim of Accountability
- Maxim of Integrity (correct)
Which maxim is primarily concerned with the outcomes of actions for the greatest number?
Which maxim is primarily concerned with the outcomes of actions for the greatest number?
- Maxim of Compassion
- Maxim of Utilitarianism (correct)
- Maxim of Responsibility
- Maxim of Justice
What does the relationship between accountability and ethics primarily address?
What does the relationship between accountability and ethics primarily address?
Which maxim relates to the commitment of public officials to their duties?
Which maxim relates to the commitment of public officials to their duties?
What does ethics primarily involve according to the content?
What does ethics primarily involve according to the content?
Which of the following best describes the objectivist approach to ethics?
Which of the following best describes the objectivist approach to ethics?
What is a characteristic of the interpretivist approach to ethics?
What is a characteristic of the interpretivist approach to ethics?
Which of the following is NOT one of the identified dimensions of ethics?
Which of the following is NOT one of the identified dimensions of ethics?
How do personal upbringing and environment influence ethics?
How do personal upbringing and environment influence ethics?
What role does morality play in relation to ethics?
What role does morality play in relation to ethics?
Why is there no single definition of ethics according to scholars?
Why is there no single definition of ethics according to scholars?
What is the primary concern of ethics as outlined in the content?
What is the primary concern of ethics as outlined in the content?
Which of the following is NOT a requirement for an action to be considered a human action?
Which of the following is NOT a requirement for an action to be considered a human action?
What does the term 'object of human action' refer to?
What does the term 'object of human action' refer to?
Which type of ignorance refers to a lack of knowledge that one should have?
Which type of ignorance refers to a lack of knowledge that one should have?
What role do circumstances play in moral actions?
What role do circumstances play in moral actions?
Which of the following represents an impediment to human action?
Which of the following represents an impediment to human action?
Which of the following actions may be categorized as an undeliberate action according to ethics?
Which of the following actions may be categorized as an undeliberate action according to ethics?
What does the end or purpose of a human action indicate?
What does the end or purpose of a human action indicate?
Which of these describes the essence of the object of an action?
Which of these describes the essence of the object of an action?
Study Notes
Learning Objectives
- Understand ethics and its significance in decision-making.
- Recognize the effects of control and accountability in public administration.
- Analyze government organ functions in contemporary society.
- Differentiate between ethics and morality.
- Identify ethics in organizational behavior.
Concept of Ethics
- Ethics involves discernment of right versus wrong.
- Knowledge of ethical behavior is influenced by upbringing and environment.
- Ethical principles guide acceptable societal behavior.
Ethics and Morality
- Ethics relates to moral philosophy and defines standards of right/wrong.
- Morality assesses human actions as good, bad, or indifferent.
- Ethics and morality both evaluate human actions but from different perspectives.
Approaches to Ethics
- Objectivist Approach (Deontological Theory): Focuses on adherence to rules or duties.
- Interpretivist Approach (Teleological Theory): Emphasizes outcomes and consequences of actions.
- Both approaches help in applying ethical principles in real-world scenarios.
Dimensions of Ethics
- Four sources define ethics:
- Duties: Obligations individuals must fulfill.
- Virtues: Character traits that promote good behavior.
- Principles: Fundamental truths guiding ethical behavior.
- Benefits to society: Overall welfare considerations in ethical decision-making.
Human Actions
- Major focus on deliberate human actions (actus humanus) rather than involuntary actions (actus hominis).
- Three conditions for an action to be human:
- Knowledge: Awareness and understanding.
- Voluntariness: Free choice in decision-making.
- Freely done: Lack of coercion.
Purpose of Human Action
- Actions driven by varied purposes, including pleasure, knowledge cultivation, material acquisition, societal progress, and spiritual association.
Impediments to Human Action
- Ignorance: Lack of knowledge impacting moral choices.
- Fear: Emotional reaction that may hinder decision-making.
- Violence: Coercive force affecting free action.
- Pathological States: Mental or physical conditions inhibiting moral actions.
Determinants of Moral Action
- Object of Action: The essence defining an action’s morality.
- Circumstances: Contextual factors influencing the moral assessment of actions.
- End or Purpose: Intention behind an action determines moral evaluation.
Ethics in Public Administration
- Ethics and accountability are crucial in directing administrative behavior.
- Accountability signifies answerability to external authorities.
- Ethical standards foster responsible behavior and integrity in public service.
- Goals aim for 'Good Governance,' emphasizing ethical principles and practices.
Maxims of Ethics in Public Administration
- Maxim of Legality and Rationality: Adherence to laws and reasoned decisions.
- Maxim of Responsibility and Accountability: Ensuring responsible conduct and answerability.
- Maxim of Work Commitment: Dedication to one’s duties.
- Maxim of Excellence: Striving for high standards.
- Maxim of Fusion: Integration of various ethical dimensions.
- Maxim of Responsiveness: Attentiveness to public needs.
- Maxim of Utilitarianism: Focusing on the greatest good for the greatest number.
- Maxim of Compassion: Demonstrating empathy and kindness in administration.
- Maxim of National Interest: Prioritizing the welfare of the nation.
- Maxim of Justice: Upholding fairness and equality.
- Maxim of Transparency: Promoting openness in administrative actions.
- Maxim of Integrity: Maintaining moral principles in public service.
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Description
This quiz covers Chapter 1 on the fundamental concepts of ethics, control, and accountability in the public service sector. Students will explore the functions of various government organs and analyze the relationship between ethics and morality. Evaluate your understanding of these critical concepts and their applications in public administration.
