Year: 2003
Type: article
Abstract: The existence of bureaucratic power cannot be overstated in the public sector. \nIt is also important to note that the irresponsible exercise of that power \narouses public concern. This article examines the responsibility of public \nservants or those who serve the public through the power they exercise, and \nassesses the ethical standards that they bring to their recommendations and conclusions. \nThe article begins by explaining the importance of administrative \nresponsibility and examines the interrelated issues of administrative accountability, \npublic service ethics, and the public interest. The paper further contends that \nthe “responsible” bureaucrat is commonly perceived as one who pursues such \nissues as accountability, integrity, neutrality, efficiency, effectiveness, responsiveness, \nrepresentativeness, and equity in the procurement of good governance in \nthe public domain.
Authors: Jerry O. Kuye, M.J. Mafunisa
Language: English
Subfield: Public Administration
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W1494316436