ethics and public accountabilitly

An unsolicited gift of nominal or insignificant value not given in anticipation of, or in exchange for, a favor from a public official or employee, or given after the transaction is completed, or service is rendered, is deemed prohibited under RA6713.

• True

• False

A public official or employee who has committed any violation of R.A. 6713, out of due consideration and humanity, shall be punished with the lightest of all penalties available.

• True

• False

Identify the norm of conduct characterized by the statement: Officials and employees "shall at all times respect the rights of others, and shall refrain from doing acts contrary to law, good morals, good customs, public policy public order, public safety and public interest."

Discharging duties with utmost responsibility, integrity, competence, and loyalty refers to being ____________ to the public.

The requirement on divestment shall apply to everyone in the government, including to those in an honorary capacity, laborers, or temporary workers.

• True

• False

A Committee on Awards is established under RA 6713. Thsi committee is co-chaired by the chairman of the Civil Service Commission and the _________.

Identify the norm of conduct characterized by the statement:

"Officials and employees shall at all times be loyal to the Republic and to the Filipino people, promote the use of locally produced goods, resources and technology and encourage appreciation and pride of country and people."

• commitment to democracy

• nationalism and patriotism

• political neutrality

• responsiveness to the public

Identify the norm of conduct characterized by the statement: Officials and employees "shall endeavor to maintain and defend Philippine sovereignty against foreign intrusion."

• respect for revolutionary organizations fighting for justice and equality

• nationalism and patriotism

• commitment to democracy

• commitment to public interest

According to RA 6713, there are 8 norms of conduct that public officials and employees should observe. These are: commitment to public interest, professionalism, justness and sincerity, political neutrality, responsiveness to the public, nationalism and patriotism, respect and consideration for revolutionary social and economic justice organizations, and simple living.

• all of the abovementioned norms of conduct are correct

• two of the abovementioned norms of conduct are wrong

• one of the abovementioned norms of conduct is wrong

• The norms of conduct are lacking

Per RA 6713, the main objection under conflict of interest is that a public official's or employee's rights and duties in this other capacities may be opposed to or affected by the faithful performance of official duty.

• True

• False