PUB3707 Assignment 2 (COMPLETE ANSWERS) Semester 2 2025 - DUE 18 September 2025

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) Briefly compare Clapper’s and Robson’s views on codes of conduct. Clapper’s view • the relation between professionalism and ethical behaviour • the meaning of the concept “informed discretion”. • the possible relation between professionalism and knowledge • the role codes of conduct can play in promoting professionalism Robson’s view • the relation between professionalism and ethical behaviour (briefly compare this to Clapper’s view) • the ethical implications of professionalism and the lack of required knowledge Various statutes have been promulgated and policies adopted to promote virtuous conduct in national, provincial and local governments. Identify at least five of these statutes and/or policies and describe their respective objectives and guidelines. • the professional official in his or her role as advisor to political office bearers Downloaded by Chandrey De Villiers () Directional and aspirational codes of conduct are used to promote integrity in the public service. Compare the work of Clapper (2014: 9–12) and Robson (2014: 23–24) in your prescribed book and motivate whether such codes are suitability instruments to promote ethical conduct. 37 • the implications of an official’s professional status for the quality of his or her work Directional and aspirational codes of conduct are used to promote integrity in the public service. Compare the work of Clapper (2014: 9–12) and Robson (2014: 23–24) in your prescribed book and motivate whether such codes are suitability instruments to promote ethical conduct. • the tendency to anticipate what a political decision-maker wants to hear and to adapt one’s reports accordingly as opposed to making it possible for him or her to make an informed decision Various statutes have been promulgated and policies adopted to promote virtuous conduct in national, provincial and local governments. Identify at least five (5) of these statutes and/or policies and describe their respective objectives and guidelines. • professional criteria for making information publicly available 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) Briefly compare Clapper’s and Robson’s views on codes of conduct. Clapper’s view • the relation between professionalism and ethical behaviour • the meaning of the concept “informed discretion”. • the possible relation between professionalism and knowledge • the role codes of conduct can play in promoting professionalism Robson’s view • the relation between professionalism and ethical behaviour (briefly compare this to Clapper’s view) • the ethical implications of professionalism and the lack of required knowledge Various statutes have been promulgated and policies adopted to promote virtuous conduct in national, provincial and local governments. Identify at least five of these statutes and/or policies and describe their respective objectives and guidelines. • the professional official in his or her role as advisor to political office bearers Downloaded by Chandrey De Villiers () Directional and aspirational codes of conduct are used to promote integrity in the public service. Compare the work of Clapper (2014: 9–12) and Robson (2014: 23–24) in your prescribed book and motivate whether such codes are suitability instruments to promote ethical conduct. 37 • the implications of an official’s professional status for the quality of his or her work Directional and aspirational codes of conduct are used to promote integrity in the public service. Compare the work of Clapper (2014: 9–12) and Robson (2014: 23–24) in your prescribed book and motivate whether such codes are suitability instruments to promote ethical conduct. • the tendency to anticipate what a political decision-maker wants to hear and to adapt one’s reports accordingly as opposed to making it possible for him or her to make an informed decision Various statutes have been promulgated and policies adopted to promote virtuous conduct in national, provincial and local governments. Identify at least five (5) of these statutes and/or policies and describe their respective objectives and guidelines. • professional criteria for making information publicly available 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) Briefly compare Clapper’s and Robson’s views on codes of conduct. Clapper’s view • the relation between professionalism and ethical behaviour • the meaning of the concept “informed discretion”. • the possible relation between professionalism and knowledge • the role codes of conduct can play in promoting professionalism Robson’s view • the relation between professionalism and ethical behaviour (briefly compare this to Clapper’s view) • the ethical implications of professionalism and the lack of required knowledge Various statutes have been promulgated and policies adopted to promote virtuous conduct in national, provincial and local governments. Identify at least five of these statutes and/or policies and describe their respective objectives and guidelines. • the professional official in his or her role as advisor to political office bearers Downloaded by Chandrey De Villiers () Directional and aspirational codes of conduct are used to promote integrity in the public service. Compare the work of Clapper (2014: 9–12) and Robson (2014: 23–24) in your prescribed book and motivate whether such codes are suitability instruments to promote ethical conduct. 37 • the implications of an official’s professional status for the quality of his or her work Directional and aspirational codes of conduct are used to promote integrity in the public service. Compare the work of Clapper (2014: 9–12) and Robson (2014: 23–24) in your prescribed book and motivate whether such codes are suitability instruments to promote ethical conduct. • the tendency to anticipate what a political decision-maker wants to hear and to adapt one’s reports accordingly as opposed to making it possible for him or her to make an informed decision Various statutes have been promulgated and policies adopted to promote virtuous conduct in national, provincial and local governments. Identify at least five (5) of these statutes and/or policies and describe their respective objectives and guidelines. • professional criteria for making information publicly available