LYCEUM-NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY

INSTITUTE OF GRADUATE AND PROFESSIONAL STUDIES

Tapuac District, Dagupan City
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LEARNING PACKET

Course Code/Title: MPA 203 – PUBLIC ETHICS & ACCOUNTABILITY IN PUBLIC SERVICE Academic Year: 2024-2025
Name of Professor: Jover “Veerah” A. Gamata, JD, PhD Semester: First Semester
Professors’ Email: gamataveerah@gmail.com/gamata.jover.a@lyceum.edu.ph Class Schedule: 7-10am (Saturday)
Course Credit: 3 units Contact Number: 09458102903
Prerequisite: N/A Schedule of Online Consultation Hours: 7-8PM

LYCEUM-NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY

VISION

Internationally recognized private university as model of excellence in integrated instruction, research, and public engagement.

MISSION

Produced graduates who are ethically and socially responsible employees of choice, entrepreneurs and leaders in both the public and
private sector institutions.

VALUES

Excellence, Professionalism, Integrity, Creativity, Spirituality

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OBJECTIVES

• Excellence in teaching
• Excellence in research
• Excellence in public engagement
• Excellence in governance and stewardship

INSTITUTE OF GRADUATE AND PROFESSIONAL STUDIES (IGPS)

VISION

The IGPS is a lead institute in the education and formation of professionally competent, service oriented, socially responsible and
productive leaders, who, through the functions of instruction, research and public engagement contribute to the nation’s socio-economic
growth and sustainable development and global competitiveness.

MISSION

To produced high level professionals, researchers, leaders imbued with high social, moral, and spiritual values in their respective fields.

PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION PROGRAM

OBJECTIVES

In line with the University’s mission and philosophy, the programs in Public Administration are aimed at producing graduates not only with
specialized preparation for public administration functions but also graduates who are imbued with social and moral values of commitment,
transparency, accountability, honesty and integrity in the public/community service.

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SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES

The MPA and DPA programs intend to:

• Provide an opportunity for career and professional development of civil servants and those in the non-governmental sector of the
community.
• Equip public servants and those in the civil society sector with administrative expertise and decision-making capabilities to enable them to
become better administrators and policy-makers.
• Enhance further the social and moral values of workers in the public and private sectors of the community for better public policy formulation
and implementation as well as for improved delivery of services.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course deals with ethics and the morality of human behavior as well as the accountability of one’s decision and action. It also includes
values and attitudes in the public service.

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES:

At the end of the course, the students will be able to:
• Learn the concepts of ethics and accountability in the public service;
• Acquire knowledge and understanding of ethics & accountability in the bureaucracy;
• Explain the importance of developing a right attitude & values towards work;
• Prepare future administrators/managers in dealing with complex and moral problems that affect transactions and relationships of people
in organization;
• Examine the different issues and problems in the organization;
• Analyze one’s decision and action in the public service whether it is ethical or moral;
• Reflect & understand the Filipino culture and value system;
• Display positive attitude towards work and become a productive employee;
and
• Engage in collaborative efforts, teamwork, and commitment with ethics in public administration.

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INTRODUCTION:

Ethics provides accountability between the public and the administration. Adhering to a code of ethics ensures that the public receive
what it needs in a fair manner. It also gives the administration guidelines for integrity in their operations. That integrity, in turn, helps foster the trust of
the community as well as the stakeholders.

GENERAL GUIDELINES

A. On Attendance: Students enrolled in the course are supposed to attend the lecture based on the class schedule. For an easier checking
of attendance, students will be logged in to the Google Classroom. Furthermore, students who leave the Google Meet during the lecture
period without valid reason/s and permission of the professor will be considered absent for the meeting. Students are expected to show
respect to the course facilitator, and to their classmates.
B. Google Classroom & Google Meet are the learning management system to be used in the entire course. Learn the basic of Google suite
for easy collaboration.
C. Regular browsing to messenger, Google Classroom and email subject accounts for announcements and updates.
D. Course requirements such as written reports, comment, or position papers should be submitted on time; otherwise, it will not be given credit.
E. Deadline of submission of requirements must be strictly observed.

SPECIFIC EXAMINATION GUIDELINES:

A. Cheating on quizzes or examinations, and plagiarism should be avoided; otherwise, it will be dealt with accordingly. Unless the act responds
to a necessity, students communicating through their cellular phones or other electronic devices during quizzes or examinations maybe
considered cheating. Contrary actions to academic honesty will have a serious effect on the student’s grade for the course.
B. Make-up quizzes, activities, or examinations rest upon the professor’s discretion.

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 COURSE OUTLINE
LEARNING ASSESSMENT TEACHING TASKS LEARNING CONTENTS MATERIALS/ VENUE TIME FRAME
OUTCOMES ACTIVITIES REFERENCES In-School Off-School
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 - Five Rules for
Ethical Behavior
- Code of Ethics
for Public
Service
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Code of 1987
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⚫ Developing
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 - Definition of
Work
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of Employers
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- How to
Enjoy Work
& Create
Spiritual
Values

⚫ Ethical Issues
and Problems

- Sexual
Harassment
- The Problem
of Just Wage
- Gift-giving &
Bribery
- Office
Romance
- Conflict of
Interest
- Whistle
Blowing

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 - Graft &
Corruption

GRADING POLICY:
Examinations - 30%
Research & Research-Related Activities* - 60%
Attendance/Participation - 10%

*To include other paper requirements such as reaction paper, concept paper, term paper, etc.

EVALUATION:

1. Midterm and Final Examinations

2. Attendance, active participation, and class discussion
3. Individual and group activities/reports/presentation
4. Reading assignments, case analysis, recitations, and reflection paper
5. Written and project outputs

TECHNOLOGICAL TOOLS:
Synchronous classes will meet every Saturday (7-10AM) through Google Meet, Google Classroom, Facebook-Messenger, and other social
media for learning. There will also be a face-to-face class schedule every other week as approved by the IGPS. While asynchronous classes will
meet anytime as agreed by the students.

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CONTACT INFORMATION OF THE PROFESSOR:
Email Address: gamata.jover.a@lyceum.edu.ph
gamataveerah@gmail.com
CP #: 09458102903

REFERENCES:

De leon, Hector S. Textbook on the Philippine Constitution. Rex Bookstore, Manila. 1997
Leveriza, Jose P. Public Administration: The Business of Government 2nd Ed. Manila: National Bookstore Inc., 1990.
Miranda-Gow, Carmelia and Gregorio S. Miranda. Business Ethics, Third Edition. National Bookstore, Mandaluyong City, Manila. 2000
Padilla, Reynaldo A. Business Ethics. Rex Bookstore, Quezon City. 2004
Roa, Floriano C. 2007. Business Ethics & Social Responsibility. Rex Bookstore, Quezon City
Santiago, Miriam D. Politics & Governance with Philippine Constitution. Quezon City: Central Professional Books Inc., 2002.
Tantuico, Francisco S. Performance and Accountability. Central Pillars of Democracy. Fiscal Administrative Foundation Inc. Mandaluyong
City, Manila.
Tendero, Avelino P. Theory and Practice of Public Administration in the Philippines. Manila: FAFI, 2000.

Prepared by: Recommended by: Approved by:

JOVER “VEERAH” A. GAMATA, JD, PhD PERLA E. LEGASPI, DPA PRISCILLA R. CASTRO, EdD
Faculty, MPA/DPA Program Head, MPA/DPA OIC Dean, IGPS

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