PUB3707 Assignment 2
(COMPLETE ANSWERS)
Semester 2 2025 - DUE
18 September 2025
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, PUB3707 Assignment 2 (COMPLETE ANSWERS) Semester 2 2025 - DUE 18 September 2025
Course
Ethics in Public Administration and Administrative Justice (PUB3707)
Institution
University Of South Africa (Unisa)
Book
Reflective Public Administration
PUB3707 Assignment 2 (COMPLETE ANSWERS) Semester 2 2025 - DUE 18 September 2025;
100% TRUSTED Complete, trusted solutions and explanations
Read pages 9–12 by Clapper (2014) and perform the following activities: 1) Clapper identifies
two mutually contradictory arguments regarding the value of codes of conduct.
Name the two arguments. – Briefly discuss the arguments in the context of the acceptance of
bribes by customs officers as mentioned in study unit 1.2. 2) Summarise Clapper’s evaluation of
the value of codes of conduct for public servants in about 100 words. − Read what Robson
(2014:23–24) writes about codes of conduct. 3) Summarise Robson’s evaluation of the value of
codes of conduct for public servants in about 100 words. 4)
apper’s Two Mutually Contradictory Arguments Regarding the Value of Codes of Conduct
The two arguments are:
Argument 1: Codes of conduct are valuable tools that provide clear ethical guidelines,
helping public servants understand expected behavior and promoting integrity and
accountability.
Argument 2: Codes of conduct are ineffective or symbolic and do little to influence
behavior, especially if they are not enforced or if the organizational culture tolerates
unethical practices.
Discussion in the context of bribes by customs officers:
In Study Unit 1.2, customs officers accepting bribes highlight the tension between these
arguments. While codes of conduct may clearly prohibit bribery, their value depends on
enforcement and organizational culture. If corruption is widespread and tolerated, codes serve
(COMPLETE ANSWERS)
Semester 2 2025 - DUE
18 September 2025
[Document subtitle]
[School]
[Course title]
, PUB3707 Assignment 2 (COMPLETE ANSWERS) Semester 2 2025 - DUE 18 September 2025
Course
Ethics in Public Administration and Administrative Justice (PUB3707)
Institution
University Of South Africa (Unisa)
Book
Reflective Public Administration
PUB3707 Assignment 2 (COMPLETE ANSWERS) Semester 2 2025 - DUE 18 September 2025;
100% TRUSTED Complete, trusted solutions and explanations
Read pages 9–12 by Clapper (2014) and perform the following activities: 1) Clapper identifies
two mutually contradictory arguments regarding the value of codes of conduct.
Name the two arguments. – Briefly discuss the arguments in the context of the acceptance of
bribes by customs officers as mentioned in study unit 1.2. 2) Summarise Clapper’s evaluation of
the value of codes of conduct for public servants in about 100 words. − Read what Robson
(2014:23–24) writes about codes of conduct. 3) Summarise Robson’s evaluation of the value of
codes of conduct for public servants in about 100 words. 4)
apper’s Two Mutually Contradictory Arguments Regarding the Value of Codes of Conduct
The two arguments are:
Argument 1: Codes of conduct are valuable tools that provide clear ethical guidelines,
helping public servants understand expected behavior and promoting integrity and
accountability.
Argument 2: Codes of conduct are ineffective or symbolic and do little to influence
behavior, especially if they are not enforced or if the organizational culture tolerates
unethical practices.
Discussion in the context of bribes by customs officers:
In Study Unit 1.2, customs officers accepting bribes highlight the tension between these
arguments. While codes of conduct may clearly prohibit bribery, their value depends on
enforcement and organizational culture. If corruption is widespread and tolerated, codes serve
