Philippine Governance and Ethics

Questions and Answers

What is the purpose of Republic Act No. 6713?

Establishing a code of conduct for public officials and employees (correct)

Defining traffic laws

Regulating internet usage in public offices

Enforcing tax regulations

Public servants are required to abide by the guidelines set forth by the ______ that oversee them.

agencies

Define 'Declaration of Policy' in the context of legislation.

Declaration of policy is the statement of fundamental principles and policies that form the foundation of a specific program, law, or organization. It outlines core beliefs, objectives, and intentions that guide decision-making and actions within that framework.

Serving the public interest is the responsibility of public officials.

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Match the following authors with their definition of Personnel Management:

Peter D. Johnson = Effective utilization of human resources to achieve organizational objectives. Raymond J. Stone = Productive use of people in achieving the organization's objectives and satisfying individual employee needs. Raymond A. Noe = Policies, procedures, practices, and systems influencing employee behavior, attitude, and performance. Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of Treason as per the content?

Any Filipino citizen who levies war against the Philippines or adheres to her enemies, giving them aid or comfort within the Philippines or elsewhere. Signup and view all the answers

Indirect bribery is committed by a public officer when he accepts gifts offered to him by reason of his __________.

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What are the qualifications required for someone to become President as per the content?

Natural-born citizen of the Philippines Signup and view all the answers

According to the content, the Supreme Court in the Philippines has administrative supervision over all courts and their personnel.

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Match the following legal and constitutional issues in the Philippines with their descriptions:

Social Economics = Concerned with the interplay between social processes and economic activity within a society. Human Rights Violations = Include extrajudicial killings, enforced disappearances, and violations of freedom of expression. Autonomy and Self-Determination = Requires legal frameworks that balance minority rights with national unity and territorial integrity. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Republic Act No. 6713

Establishes a code of conduct and ethical standards for public officials and employees

Declaration of Policy

Statement of fundamental principles and policies that form the foundation of a specific program, law, or organization
Outlines core beliefs, objectives, and intentions that guide decision-making and actions

Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards

Public servants must abide by guidelines set forth by oversight agencies (Policy Compliance)
Carry out responsibilities in a way that advances agency goals and objectives (Efficiency and Effectiveness)
Take responsibility for behavior and performance, and be open and honest about choices and actions (Accountability and Transparency)
Put the needs and welfare of the community first (Serving the Public Interest)
Behave in a way that upholds public trust, with honesty, justice, and objectivity, and avoid conflicts of interest (Ethical Behavior)
Engage in honest and transparent communication with the public (Public Communication)
Act professionally in the workplace with coworkers and subordinates (Professionalism)
Encourage a courteous, welcoming, and harassment-free work environment (Respect and Inclusivity)
Respect established workplace protocols and procedures (Respect for Protocols)
Uphold honor and integrity in behavior, modeled after high ethical standards (Integrity)

Human Resources Management

Key aspects include clear objectives and criteria, transparent evaluation process, training and development, and regular feedback
Human capital refers to the knowledge, skills, experience, and abilities that employees bring to an organization
Personnel management involves the planning, organizing, directing, and controlling of an organization's human resources
Functions of personnel management include manpower planning, recruitment, selection, training and development
Recruitment and selection of employees involves planning, strategy development, search, screening, interview and selection, job offer and onboarding, and evaluation of the recruitment process

Organizational Issues

Unclear goals and objectives, bad welfare of workers, technology issues, and ineffective communication are common organizational issues
Limitations on the employment of laborers, nepotism, and graft and corruption can also affect organizations

Constitutional and Legal Issues

Political participation refers to voluntary activities undertaken by the mass public to influence public policy
Limitations on the employment of laborers refer to legal or regulatory restrictions imposed on employers
Nepotism refers to the practice of favoring relatives or close friends in employment or business dealings
Culbable violation of the Constitution, treason, direct and indirect bribery, and graft and corruption are legal and constitutional issues in the Philippines

Description

Test your knowledge on Republic Act No. 6713, Declaration of Policy, and Policy Compliance in the Philippine public sector. Learn about the code of conduct and ethical standards for public officials and employees.