Importance of Ethics in public sector

In general, ethics is a branch of philosophy which seeks to address morality. In the public sector, ethics addresses the fundamental premise of a public administrators duty as a "steward" to the public. Ethics are an accountability standard by which the public will scrutinize the work being conducted by the members of these organizations.

Niccolò di Bernardo dei Machiavelli (Italian pronunciation: [nikkoˌlɔ makjaˈvɛlli], 3 May 1469 – 21 June 1527) (Was born FLORENCIA) was an Italian historian, philosopher, humanist, and writer based in Florence during the Renaissance. A founder of modern political science,^[1] he was a diplomat, political philosopher, playwright, and a civil servant of theFlorentine Republic. He also wrote comedies, carnival songs and poetry.

 He wrote his masterpiece, The Prince, after the Medici had recovered power and he no longer held a position of responsibility in Florence.

What were his recommendations to rulers?

the book ‘Prince” contains advice to an imagined ruler, including recommendations that the ruler discourage political protest by the masses and retain power by using violence when necessary. It is a textbook on the art of leadership, its amoral stand on how to secure and hold on to political power has given the popular term "Machiavellian."

“Fox” leadership style

Fox is a type of leaders, who is able to influence people/followers emotionally, using bright words, basing on the final results and objectives

“Hedgehog” leadership style

Is a manager, who bases on the working of details, organize and manage work.

A hedgehog knows only one big thing but it knows it very well. The hedgehog is simple but is almost always successful