PUBLIC
ADMINISTRATION IN
SOCIAL
SORROUNDING
KAREN B. TURIANO
Reporter
GRACE U. RABELAS, Ph. D
Professor
DE GUZMAN, 1993
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WHAT IS PUBLIC
ADMINISTRATION?
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From a very broad perspective, PA may be
viewed to refer not only to activities carrying
out or implementing policies and programs
of government but also to the process and
contents of these policies and programs.
From a broader perspective, PA may refer to
cooperative human action whether within
the public bureaucracy, the private sector,
or in non-governmental organizations
aimed at delivering services to the people.
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WALDO, 1955
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WHAT IS PUBLIC
ADMINISTRATION?
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PA is the organization and
management of men and
materials to achieve the
purposes of government.
PA is the art and science of
management as applied to the
affairs of the state.
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CAIDEN, 1971
WHAT IS PUBLIC
ADMINISTRATION?
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Is a cooperative group effort in a public setting.
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Covers all three branches –executive,
legislative and judicial and interrelationships
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Has an important role in the formulation of
public policy and is part of the political
process.
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WHAT IS PUBLIC
ADMINISTRATION?
Administration
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Derived from Latin words
“ad”= to
“ministriare” = serve
Public= people or citizens
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PUBLIC AND PRIVATE ADMINISTRATION
CRITERIA
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
PRIVATE ADMINISTRATION
1. Relations to environment
 Subject to public scrutiny;
public demand and
expectations; political
pressures
 Less exposed to public
inspection; internal
processes are kept from
public; response to public
guided by market dynamics
2. Accountability
 Accountable to the public;
transparency in
transactions is expected
 Management accountable
to owners of
firms/corporations
3. Measure of performance
 General public satisfaction
is the gauge in the
improvement in the quality
of life
 Profit is bottomline
4. Nature of goods and
services
 Open to all
 Availment based on ones
ability to pay.
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WHO ARE THE
PUBLIC
ADMINISTRATORS?
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What makes
you a good
public
administrator?
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Public Administrator must:
 Cultivating a Sense of Duty
Effective public servants must have an enduring sense of duty that compels them
to go the extra mile and to behave with integrity.
 Embracing Servant Leadership
Being mindful of and caring for the underprivileged in society.
Prioritizing the growth and well-being of individuals and their communities.
Displaying awareness, empathy and foresight.
 Leading by Example
Expected to be inspirational individuals who motivate their teams or their
communities. An inspired team or community member is more likely to achieve
growth. One way to inspire others is to lead by example, such as by demonstrating
a careful commitment to ethical conduct. Someone who leads and places himself
or herself in the same situations as others can inspire others.
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Core Duties of a Public Administrator
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Advance public interest.
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Fully inform and advise.
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Uphold the Constitution and
the law.
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Demonstrate personal integrity.
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Promote democratic participation
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Promote ethical organizations.
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Strengthen social equity.
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Advance professional excellence.
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Core Duties of a Public Administrator
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Advance public interest.
Promote the interests of the public and put service to
the public above service to oneself.
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Uphold the Constitution and
the law.
Respect and support government constitutions and
laws while seeking to improve laws and policies to
promote the public good.
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Core Duties of a Public Administrator
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Promote democratic participation
Inform the public and encourage active engagement in governance.
Be open, transparent, and responsive, and respect and assist all
persons in their dealings with public organizations.
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Strengthen social equity.
Treat all persons with fairness, justice, and equality, and respect
individual differences, rights, and freedoms. Promote affirmative
action and other initiatives to reduce unfairness, injustice, and
inequality in society.
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Core Duties of a Public Administrator
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Fully inform and advise.
Provide accurate, honest, comprehensive, and timely
information and advice to elected and appointed officials
and governing board members, and to staff members in
your organization.
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Demonstrate personal integrity.
Adhere to the highest standards of conduct to inspire
public confidence and trust in public service.
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Core Duties of a Public Administrator
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Promote ethical organizations.
Strive to attain the highest standards of ethics,
stewardship, and public service in organizations that
serve the public.
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Advance professional excellence.
Strengthen personal capabilities to act competently and
ethically and encourage the professional development of
others.
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The
Leader’s
Impact
Ethics in public administration obviously helps an
organization to avoid scandals, legal issues and
general perception problems. Beyond that,
though, ethical leaders have a huge impact on a
public organization’s internal culture and
effectiveness
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Three Internal
Benefits of
Ethical Public
Leadership
Willingness to report ethical issues.
2 Increased organizational commitment
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Reduced absenteeism.
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Three Internal Benefits of Ethical Public Leadership
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Willingness to report ethical issues.
“Ethical leaders can create a safe organizational climate
in which employees feel comfortable discussing ethical
issues and reporting ethical problems without fear of
retaliation,”
When employees feel this way, potential ethics-related
problems can be identified and eliminated before they
reach the crisis level.
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Three Internal Benefits of Ethical Public Leadership
2 Increased organizational commitment
Ethical leaders have a proven positive effect on
employees’ work satisfaction and commitment to the
organization. This satisfaction is linked to decreased
turnover, improved job performance and enhanced
organizational citizenship.
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Three Internal Benefits of Ethical Public Leadership
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Reduced absenteeism.
By increasing employees’ commitment, ethical leaders
also reduce absenteeism stemming from stress,
conflict and general apathy. Reduced absenteeism
leads to better organizational productivity and a better
work environment for all employees.
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Ethical leadership is not just good for a public
organization. It is also good for the leader, who
Benefits
for All
benefits from having a smoothly running and
effective operation that accomplishes its goals and
mandates. By learning in advance how to avoid
ethical issues whenever possible, and how to
manage them correctly if they do arise, public
leaders can prepare themselves to handle any
eventuality with confidence, grace and success.
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