Practice question
A supervisor claims professionalism means only technical brilliance and permits staff to pressure poor applicants to abandon lawful requests because they cannot offer social connections. Which is correct?
- Skill does not displace justness and sincerity, including nondiscrimination and concern for the poor and underprivileged
- Technical ability exempts officials from every ethical norm
- Only wealthy applicants may invoke public service
- Social connections determine statutory eligibility
- Section 4 applies exclusively to elected officials
Legal references
- RA 6713, Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards: https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra1989/ra_6713_1989.html; Section 4(a)-(e).
- 1987 Constitution: https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/3/353; Article XI Section 1.
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