While formal codes of conduct can sometimes be a useful guide, developing those traits of character that are particularly suited to the administrator's role is at the core of professional ethics. Identify five ethical attributes suitable for an administrator and explain how they can be developed.

conduct -> Helps to maintain procedural compliance code of conduct -> Helps to defend actions later.

But, deeply entrenched ethical values/attributes are better guides.

(i) Compassion Ex: Op. Sulemani by Prasanth Nair

diagram methods -> Field visits methods -> Socialization

(ii) Dedication to services

How -> Oath to serve ex) (Hippocratic oath)

(iii) Special concerns for vulnerable sections ex: Gadchiroli Admin. went deep into Naxal forests to hold vaccination drives.

(iv) Selflessness Ex: S.R. Sankaran never married to cater to millions of tribal children.

Imbibing values: Role modeling

(v) Integrity Ex: M. Visvesvaraya went to resign in official car but returned via personal vehicle.