Mr. X, a senior officer overseeing a vaccination programme, found that a private service provider wa

Question

Mr. X, a senior officer overseeing a vaccination programme, found that a private service provider was compromising on quality. Despite pressure, he reported the issue to the vigilance authority and halted the contract. Which principle of public administration was most strongly demonstrated?

Accepted Answer

Accountability is the obligation of public officials to take responsibility for their actions, ensure transparency, and answer to oversight bodies. By reporting the compromised vaccine distribution to the vigilance authority and halting the contract despite pressure, Mr. X demonstrated accountability towards citizen welfare. Esprit de corps is about team spirit; Equity is about fairness; Delegation is about transferring authority.