What is code of ethics: code of ethics is a comprehensive, unambiguous and systematically designed set of rules and regulations that guides and regulate the conduct of members of a particular group with common interest. Various bodies (lawyers, doctors etc) have codes that members must abide by.
Codes of ethics in civil service
According to the civil service handbook the codes of ethics in civil service includes
- Political Neutralilty and Duty of Confidentiality
- Integrity and Moral Rectitude
- Professionalism
- Discipline
- Loyalty
- Honesty
- Courage
- Courtesy
- Co-operation
- Tact
- Industry
- Avoidance of delay
- Tidiness
- Helpfulness
- Kindness
- National consciousness
- A good image of the service
- Efficiency
- Social justice
- Exercising authority
- Flexibility and decision making
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