Código de Ética do Serviço Público: teoria e aplicação prática

Abstract

This article brings a theoretical approach regarding ethics is disseminated in Public Administration and the impact that the Code of Ethics has on the moral conduct present in the work servants in Public Administration. The study starts with the evolution of ethics, as well as, addressing the current Brazilian legislation that regulates, standardizes and supervises the conduct of public servants in the exercise of their function. Therefore, this study aimed to describe the use of the Code of Conduct for Public Servants and the impacts of its applicability as regard to the provision of the public service to find a possible solution to the following question. Does the public servant code of ethics contribute to ethical practices/actions by public agents? The descriptions are presented based on the perception as of how ethics is widespread in public administration, and the reflection on the impact that the code of ethics has on public agencies and public servants. As the methodology used in this investigation, it was defined as descriptive research with a qualitative approach grounded on bibliographic research, books, articles, monographs, annals, and legislation. The relevance of the study is to point out some important attributes to be bolstered in individuals, contributing to a more critical and reflective view of ethics and its applications from the studies. Besides, this article addresses the Code of Ethics in the Public Service, from its legislation, elaboration, implementation, as well as the gains for the public administration and public servants.