Ethics in Public Administration

PART 1 – Answer in 100 to 200 words

Can you identify a case of public administration with which you are familiar where the official violated his or her public trust, in your view? If so, what seems to have been the cause?

How was the breach of trust discovered, and how was the issue resolved? Do you believe the resolution was the best one possible?

Do you think public administrative corruption is a serious problem in the United States relative to corruption among elected officials? If you see a disparity, what might account for it? What can it teach us about accountability?

What was your take away from the Neville Isdell’s Speech on Ethics?

Can an administrator combine doing well for government (efficiency and effectiveness) and doing the public good (customer satisfaction)? If so, how? If not, why? 

What three concepts or techniques from this course might affect your current or future career in public administration? Discuss one of these concepts in detail. 

What public policy issue might present difficulties for a public administrator in terms of meeting both legal mandates and constituents’ needs or demands? How can a conflict of interest affect ethical decision-making? 

What are the common ethical issues that may arise in public administration?

Analyze the relationship between doing well for government and doing the public good

PART 2 – Ethical Controversy Presentation

Analyze the coverage of public administration topics and issues in a variety of news media sources and outlets.

TOPIC: Wells Fargo case in 2015 where employees were creating accounts without customer’s permission
the topic should have display (data, research, meat on the bones so to speak, etc.)

Develop an 8- to 10-slide presentation that includes the following:

· A description of the issue and its historical relevance in the field of public administration.

· Identification and evaluation of any case studies related to this issue and the impact on administrative decisions.

· Key ethical questions or activities that impact the issue.

· Major stakeholders impacted by the issue.

· How a public administrator might successfully manage the issue while retaining ethical standards from a community perspective.

Include speaker’s notes throughout the presentation.