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The role of ethical behavior and public value creation in the local government system in South Africa
Author(s): Enaifoghe, Andrew
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Issue Date: 2023
Language: English
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Abstract: South Africa after 1994 with the newly elected government established a new political framework and governance of the public sector. The installation or appointments of local government officials came before the foundation of local government, with greater aspirations from the nation to appropriately rectify historical inequalities and offer services to people in an ethically and democratic way. The consequence of the ethical behaviour of municipal authorities on decision making is thought to have a significant influence on government power and direct access to the decision-making process. This study examines the possibility for developing ethically inclusive behaviour in local government by considering work culture as one of the drivers and characteristics of employees in local government. It highlights that the promotion of a professional service ethos throughout South African local government manifests itself as appropriate behaviour promoted through laws and prescriptions, a code of conduct, and culture. The article's findings and discussions are valuable in addressing the perceived unethical behaviour in the South African local government and contribute to the development of better governance and public sector ethics.
Citation: Enaifoghe, A. 2023. The role of ethical behavior and public value creation in the local government system in South Africa. International Journal of Social Science Research and Review, 6(1), pp.471-483.
Publication Place: Duisburg, Germany
Other: http://dx.doi.org/10.47814/ijssrr.v6i1.827
Journal Title: International Journal of Social Science Research and Review
Journal Issue / Part Number: 6 / 1
Peer reviewed: Yes
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ISSN: 2700-2497 (online)
Other: http://dx.doi.org/10.47814/ijssrr.v6i1.827
Publisher: Global Institute for Multidisciplinary Knowledge and Responsible Future & The German Union Catalogue of Serials (ZDB)
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