This Diploma thesis deals with the topic of ethical codes in the state administration of the Czech Republic. This issue is very important for good and efficient functioning of the state administration, but it is still neglected and under-discussed. The diploma thesis aims at explaining the importance of ethical codes in the state administration and conducting a research probe of a specific ethical code. The theoretical grounding of the text is based on the concept of good governance and its principles, the principles of ethics, the definition of the principles of an effective ethical code and the approximation of the current state of functioning of ethical codes in the Czech republic´s administration. The practical part - research probe of a specific ethical code, analyses its quality and effectiveness. The Czech Republic is actively committed to the concept of good governance and its governing bodies are very active in adopting specific ethical codes. However, as the diploma thesis explains, the individual ethical code is not always effective, up-to-date and specific.

The diploma thesis deals with ethical dilemmas, which social worker ordinary experiences during his work at the OSPOD (Service for the Protection of Children's Rights). The aim of the thesis is to present OSPOD, documents which are part of this work and ethical connection with social work. The aim of the research is to identify the most serious ethical dilemmas and the possibilities how to solve them. The qualitative method of research using semistructured interviews is used to realize the aim of the thesis. The research is carried out at the OSPOD in Český Krumlov.