Description
Book SynopsisThis is the substantially revised edition of the classic book The Responsible Administrator the book that has guided professionals and students alike as they grapple with the challenges of making ethical, responsible decisions in real world situations.
Table of ContentsPreface to the Sixth Edition vii
Acknowledgments xi
The Author xv
1 Introduction 1
2 Understanding Ethical Decision Making 13
PART ONE: ETHICS FOR INDIVIDUAL ADMINISTRATORS 41
3 Public Administration in Modern and Postmodern Society: The Context of Administrative Ethics 43
4 Administrative Responsibility: The Key to Administrative Ethics 71
5 Conflicts of Responsibility: The Ethical Dilemma 93
PART TWO: ETHICS IN THE ORGANIZATION 125
6 Maintaining Responsible Conduct in Public Organizations: Two Approaches 127
7 Integrating Ethics with Organizational Norms and Structures 161
8 Safeguarding Ethical Autonomy in Organizations: Dealing with Unethical Superiors and Organizations 197
PART THREE: THE DESIGN APPROACH 241
9 Applying the Design Approach to Public Administration Ethics 243
10 Conclusion: Responsible Administration 255
References 271
Index 283
