This assignment is centred on a critical issue in public administration and management - the
influence of an ethical work environment on the performance of public servants, with a specific
focus on the Maluti-A-Phofung Local Municipality (MAPLM). An ethical work environment not only
shapes the moral and professional behaviour of public servants but also significantly affects the
overall effectiveness and efficiency of public service delivery. This assignment aims to assess
how an ethical work environment contributes to the effectiveness and efficiency of public servants
within this municipality.
Your body should have the following subheadings as points of discussion:
▪ Define and explain the concept of an ethical work environment in public administration
and management
▪ Analyze the importance of an ethical work environment in public administration and management
▪ Examine the factors that contribute to creating and maintaining an ethical work environment in the Maluti-A-Phofung Local Municipality
▪ Evaluate the impact of an ethical work environment on the performance of public servants in the municipality
▪ Identify and discuss potential challenges and barriers to creating and maintaining an ethical work environment in the municipality
▪ Offer recommendations for improving and sustaining an ethical work environment in the Maluti-A-Phofung Local Municipality.