Slide 2

Question 1

Human resource issues in the public sector are regulated by?

Answer 1

1992 Constitution of Ghana
Civil Service Act, 1993
Fair Wages and Salaries Act
Single Spine Pay Policy
Human Resources Policy and Procedures Manual for Public Service
Labour Act, 2003 (Act 651)

Question 2

What are some provisions on recruitment and selection?

Answer 2

No discrimination based on origin, gender, religion, etc (Article 35 (5))
No discrimination against the disabled (Article 29 (4))
Regional balance in appointments (Article 35 (6b))
Gender balance in appointments (Article 35 (6b))
Equal access to recruitment (Article 218 (b))

Question 3

What are some provisions concerning women and equal employment opportunities?

Answer 3

Gender balance in appointments (Article 35 (6b))
Equal rights to training for women (Article 27(3))
Welfare of working mothers (Article 27 (1))
Facilities for children below school-going age (Article 27 (2))

Question 4

What are some provisions concerning compensation and benefits?

Answer 4

Fair and realistic remuneration (Article 36(2a))
Tax exemption on pensions earnings (Article 199 (3))
Paid public holidays (Article 24 (2))
Paid leave to women before and after childbirth (Article 27 (1))

Question 5

What are some provisions concerning ethical issues?

Answer 5

Avoidance of conflict of interest (Article 284)
Declaration of assets and liabilities by public officials (Article 286)
Judicious use of discretionary power (Article 296)
Eradication of corrupt practice and abuse of power (Article 35 (8))
Investigations on unfair recruitment (Article 218 (b))

Question 6

What are some provisions concerning employee rights and welfare?

Answer 6

equality before the law (Article 2 (1))
The right to work for limited hours (Article 24 (1))
the right to work under satisfactory conditions (Article 24 (1)),
the right to receive equal pay for equal work, (Article 24 (1))
the right to join or form a trade union (Article 24 (3))
the right to rest and leisure (Article 24 (2))
Respect for human rights (Article 35 (4))
the right of the aggrieved to seek redress (Article 23), and
the right to assemble and take part in processions and demonstrations.

Question 7

What are some guiding principles for civil servants?

Answer 7

1. Selflessness – Civil servants should take decisions solely in terms of the public interest. They should not do so in order to gain financial or other material benefit for themselves, their family or their friends.
2. Integrity – Civil servants should not place themselves under any financial or other obligation to any individuals or organizations that might influence them in the performance of their officials duties including awarding of contracts.
3. Justice and Fairness – In carrying out public business including making appointments, awarding contracts, or, recommending individuals for rewards and benefits, civil servants should make choices based solely on merit.
4. Accountability – Civil servants shall be responsible to both the Government (employer) and the public (customer) for their decisions and actions, and must submit themselves to whatever scrutiny is appropriate to their office.
5. Leadership – Civil servants should strive to excel in all their endeavours; be an example to others and encourage others to follow their steps.

Question 8

What are some negative work ethics that civil servants should not engage in?

Answer 8

1. Sleeping on the job during scheduled working hours
2. Being at work but doing no work
3. Being deliberately and unduly slow in carrying out an activity or assignment
4. Using or exaggerating sickness to avoid duty or work
5. Letting time pass without doing anything useful or constructive
6. Training, selling or transacting private financial business on the premises or organisations
7. Engaging in long private conversation with colleagues
8. Receiving and entertaining social visits