Ethics

Why it matters

• Serves as the foundational bedrock for public administration, ensuring transparency, accountability, and integrity in the delivery of public services.
• Provides a normative framework for resolving moral dilemmas and conflicts of interest faced by civil servants in complex governance environments.
• Promotes public trust in state institutions by aligning administrative actions with the constitutional values of justice, equity, and impartiality.

How it is asked

Focus on the application of ethical theories—such as utilitarianism, deontology, and virtue ethics—to case studies involving administrative discretion, corruption, and the balance between personal conscience and professional duty.