7.1 LEADERSHIP, INTEGRITY AND NATIONAL VALUES IN PUBLIC SERVICE
Leadership, integrity, and national values play a crucial role in shaping the public service and ensuring its effectiveness, ethical conduct, and alignment with the values and aspirations of a nation.
Leadership
– Leadership in public service involves guiding and inspiring others to work towards achieving public goals and serving the interests of the citizens.
– Effective public service leadership requires visionary thinking, strategic planning, decision-making, and the ability to motivate and empower employees.
– Leaders in public service should foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and innovation, and actively engage stakeholders in the decision-making process.
Integrity
– It is a fundamental value in public service that encompasses honesty, ethical behavior, and adherence to moral principles.
– Public servants should demonstrate a strong commitment to acting in the best interest of the public, avoiding conflicts of interest, and upholding the rule of law.
– Upholding integrity helps to build public trust, maintain transparency, and ensure the responsible use of public resources.
National values
– They are the guiding principles and beliefs that define a nation’s identity and aspirations.
– Public servants should reflect and promote these values in their work, such as fairness, justice, equality, respect for diversity, and social cohesion.
– Emphasizing national values helps to align public service with the broader societal goals, foster unity, and create a sense of collective purpose.