ED 705 - PUBLIC ETHICS AND PUBLIC SERVICE

Dr. Dido G. Balawag - Professor

2:00-5:00 PM - 3 Units
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**Course Description:

A course on "Public Ethics and Public Service" typically

explores the ethical principles and dilemmas that arise in the
context of public administration and governance. The course aims
to help students understand the moral responsibilities and
challenges faced by public servants, policymakers, and government
officials

**COURSE OUTLINE

I: Introduction to Public Ethics

Overview of ethics and morality in the context of public service
The role of ethics in governance and public administration
Key ethical theories and frameworks

II: Ethical Principles in Public Service

Transparency, accountability, and integrity in public service
Rule of law and the ethical obligation to follow laws
The concept of public interest and its ethical implications

III: Ethical Decision-Making in Public Service

Ethical decision-making models
The role of personal values and biases in decision-making

IV: Conflicts of Interest

Identifying and managing conflicts of interest
Ethical guidelines for public officials

V: Corruption and Bribery

Understanding corruption in the public sector
Strategies for preventing and addressing corruption
International anti-corruption efforts and conventions
 VI: Ethical Leadership in Public Service
The role of leadership in promoting ethics
Ethical leadership principles
Examining ethical leadership in government

VII: Public Service and Social Justice

Social justice and its connection to public service
Equity, inclusivity, and diversity in public administration
Policy implications for promoting social justice

VIII: Whistleblowing and Accountability

Whistleblowing as an ethical responsibility
Legal protections for whistleblowers

IX: Ethics in Budgeting and Resource Allocation

Ethical considerations in budgeting and resource allocation
Prioritizing public needs ethically
Fiscal responsibility and accountability

X: Public Ethics in a Digital Age

Ethical challenges in the use of technology and data
Privacy, surveillance, and cybersecurity
The role of ethics in emerging technologies

XI: International Ethics and Diplomacy

Ethical issues in international relations
Human rights and humanitarian intervention
Ethics of diplomacy and negotiation

XII: The RA 6713 known as “Code of Conduct and Ethical

Standards for Public Officials and Employees”.

XIII: The Code of Ethics for Professional Teachers (RA 7836)

and school heads. The GMRC for students (RA 11476).

XIV: RA 1103 or the Civil Service Commission’s Anti Red Tape

Act (ARTA) documents.
System/method:
1) . Individual reporting system
2) . Oral participation
3) . Midterm & final examinations