Chapter 5 Powerpoint Flashcards
Western thinking about Honor dates back to ancient ______ and _____, and today remains a core influence on human behavior.
Greece
Rome
Why is Honor is a particularly apt choice for a book on public administration?
we need honorable officials to take care of the public interest.
What are Public administrators three special obligations?
- Citizens
- Regime Values
- Constitution
Public administrators have a special ______ obligation to the people they serve
moral
Public administrators have a special obligation to the _______ _______ of the United States system of government
regime values
Public administrators have a primary obligation to uphold the __________ of the United States.
Constitution
What are the Codes of Honor, Conduct and Ethics?
have their origins in ancient precepts from all traditions on how individuals should behave when faced with danger or difficult choices. Many of the codes are not binding, but dishonor falls on those who violate them.
How do religious teachings affect Codes of Honor, Conduct, and Ethics?
Many of the important precepts come to us from religious teachings, such as The Ten Commandments.
How do Civilian Teachings affect Codes of Honor, Conduct and Ethics?
Civilian Agencies set up their own conduct of ethical behavior.
How do Professions affect Codes of Honor, Conduct and Ethics?
Professions establish codes of ethics—e.x., the Hippocratic Oath in medicine .
What are the four main types of ethics in Public Administration?
- Personal Morality
- Professional Ethics
- Organizational Ethics
- Social Ethics
Describe each level of ethics in Public Administration?
- Personal Morality – The basic sense of right and wrong. 2. Professional Ethics – Set of professional norms and rules that obligate them to act in a certain “professional” way.
- Organizational Ethics – An environment or culture that includes both formal and informal rules of ethical conduct.
- Social Ethics – Oblige members of a given society to act in ways that both protect individuals and further the progress of the group as a whole.
How does rule of law contribute to public administrators’ accountability?
Public Administrators in a Democracy work within the rule of law.
How does the Separation of Powers contribute to public administrators’ accountability?
The system of administrative accountability is constituted by several elements, including the separation of powers doctrine which provides for checks and balances.
How do Public Watchdogs contribute to public administrators’ accountability?
Government is constantly being watched by groups and individuals who hold it accountable, and demand transparency, when officials want to obfuscate.
