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“Discretion without accountability can turn administrative authority into arbitrary power.” Assess the ethical limits of administrative discretion. How can public officials exercise discretion without compromising fairness?

Q7. “Discretion without accountability can turn administrative authority into arbitrary power.” Assess the ethical limits of administrative discretion. How can public officials exercise discretion without compromising fairness? (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: NIE Why the question The ethical tension between administrative flexibility and accountability, and how discretion can remain responsive without degenerating into arbitrariness, …

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“Administrative discretion is necessary for effective governance, but unchecked discretion can undermine fairness.” How can discretion be exercised ethically?

Q7. “Administrative discretion is necessary for effective governance, but unchecked discretion can undermine fairness.” How can discretion be exercised ethically? (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question The ethical tension between administrative flexibility and fairness, and the safeguards needed to prevent discretion from becoming arbitrary. Key Demand of the question Explain why …

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