Podcast
Questions and Answers
What is the primary basis for appointing public servants?
What is the primary basis for appointing public servants?
- Public opinion
- Merit (correct)
- Tenure
- Political affiliation
What is expected of officials in senior positions regarding partisan activity?
What is expected of officials in senior positions regarding partisan activity?
- They can express partisan views as long as they are discreet.
- They are encouraged to campaign for their party.
- They must remain neutral and refrain from partisan activity. (correct)
- They should actively support their political party.
What is one of the key aspects of administrative accountability?
What is one of the key aspects of administrative accountability?
- Surveillance to ensure compliance with responsibilities (correct)
- Vagueness in assigned responsibilities
- Transparency in all decision-making
- Undue influence from political leaders
What is a primary concern of the Code of Ethics in public service?
What is a primary concern of the Code of Ethics in public service?
Which of the following is mentioned as a challenge in applying the Code of Ethics?
Which of the following is mentioned as a challenge in applying the Code of Ethics?
What is the primary focus of public servants according to the politics-administration dichotomy?
What is the primary focus of public servants according to the politics-administration dichotomy?
Which of the following is NOT considered a core value of public service?
Which of the following is NOT considered a core value of public service?
Which of the following categories includes values such as fairness and accountability?
Which of the following categories includes values such as fairness and accountability?
How do shared values impact organizational function in public service?
How do shared values impact organizational function in public service?
Which new value emphasizes innovation and performance measurement in public service?
Which new value emphasizes innovation and performance measurement in public service?
What does political neutrality in public service primarily pertain to?
What does political neutrality in public service primarily pertain to?
Which element is critical for evaluating the effectiveness of accountability arrangements in public service?
Which element is critical for evaluating the effectiveness of accountability arrangements in public service?
Which of the following is a challenge to the politics-administration dichotomy?
Which of the following is a challenge to the politics-administration dichotomy?
Flashcards
Merit-based appointments
Merit-based appointments
Public servants should be appointed and promoted based on their abilities and qualifications, not on their political connections.
Political neutrality in senior roles
Political neutrality in senior roles
Senior public officials are expected to avoid engaging in activities that promote a specific political party.
Public service neutrality
Public service neutrality
Public servants cannot publicly express their personal opinions about government policies or administration.
Anonymity and Ministerial Responsibility
Anonymity and Ministerial Responsibility
Signup and view all the flashcards
Permanence in public service
Permanence in public service
Signup and view all the flashcards
Values
Values
Signup and view all the flashcards
Ethical Values
Ethical Values
Signup and view all the flashcards
Democratic Values
Democratic Values
Signup and view all the flashcards
Professional Values
Professional Values
Signup and view all the flashcards
Political Neutrality
Political Neutrality
Signup and view all the flashcards
Accountability
Accountability
Signup and view all the flashcards
Efficiency
Efficiency
Signup and view all the flashcards
Responsiveness
Responsiveness
Signup and view all the flashcards
Study Notes
Week 2 - Values, Ethics, and Leadership
- Administrative Values: Enduring beliefs influencing individual/group/organizational choices
- Types of Administrative Values:
- Ethical: Fairness, accountability
- Democratic: Democracy, responsiveness
- Professional: Efficiency, excellence
- Importance of Values: Shared values provide direction, reduce need for rules, improve organizational effectiveness
- Political Neutrality: Public servants should not participate in partisan politics. Implementing policy, not making policy, is the focus.
- Accountability: Responsibility for actions, measurable performance, sanctions/rewards for compliance
- Administrative Accountability: Assigning responsibilities, compliance with goals, surveillance, and potential sanctions for non-compliance
- Horizontal Accountability: Interactions between different public institutions to ensure accountability.
- Political Partisanship: Senior public servants must refrain from publicly expressing partisan views on government policy.
- Integrity: Importance of public trust, ethical conduct, and avoiding corruption—crucial for effective administration.
- Code of Ethics: Values and rules in codes of conduct; aim to reduce uncertainty, promote accountability, and enhance trust in government.
- Conflicts in Values: Values within the federal code can potentially conflict.
- Strengthening the Politics-Administration Dichotomy: Methods to improve the separation between politics and public administration.
Studying That Suits You
Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.
Related Documents
Description
Explore the foundational concepts of administrative values, ethics, and leadership in this quiz. Learn about the importance of shared values, accountability, and the nuances of political neutrality in public administration. This quiz will guide you through essential topics that enhance organizational effectiveness.
