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Ethics & Civil Service Values Flashcards

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  1. Which of the following correctly lists the four core values outlined in the Civil Service Code?

    Answer: Integrity, Honesty, Objectivity, Impartiality

    The Civil Service Code defines four core values: integrity, honesty, objectivity, and impartiality — transparency, fairness, and neutrality are not among them.

  2. Under the Civil Service Code, what does 'integrity' primarily mean for a civil servant?

    Answer: Putting the obligations of public service above personal interests

    Integrity in the Civil Service Code means civil servants must put the obligations of public service above their own personal interests and must not misuse their position for personal gain.

  3. The Nolan Principles (Seven Principles of Public Life) were first established in 1995 by which body?

    Answer: The Committee on Standards in Public Life

    Lord Nolan's Committee on Standards in Public Life established the seven principles in 1995, and they apply to all holders of public office.

  4. Which of the following is NOT one of the Seven Nolan Principles of Public Life?

    Answer: Efficiency

    The seven Nolan Principles are selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty, and leadership — efficiency is an operational concept, not an ethical principle.

  5. If a civil servant believes they are being asked to act in a way that conflicts with the Civil Service Code, what is the correct first step?

    Answer: Raise the concern with their line manager or a more senior official

    The Civil Service Code directs civil servants to raise concerns internally with a line manager or more senior official before escalating outside the department.

  6. What is the primary role of the Civil Service Commission?

    Answer: To uphold the principle of selection on merit through fair and open competition

    The Civil Service Commission's primary role is to uphold the requirement that civil servants are selected on merit through fair and open competition, safeguarding the integrity of recruitment.

  7. Under the Civil Service Code, 'objectivity' requires civil servants to do which of the following?

    Answer: Base advice and decisions on rigorous analysis of the evidence

    Objectivity means providing advice and making decisions based on rigorous analysis of evidence, free from personal prejudice or political bias.