Ethics Moments In Government

Ethical concerns are among the most common problems public administrators face, yet the issues are often complex, and the correct choices are not always clear. Living up to the public trust is much more than just an act of compliance. It also involves perceiving, preventing, avoiding, and resolving accusations of illegal or unethical behavior, including appearances of inappropriate behavior. Ethics Moments in Government: Cases and Controversies examines how to identify, assess, and resolve the ethical issues and dilemmas that often confront those who govern the cities, counties, states, and federal agencies throughout America. Real Situations, Real Advice Providing a one-stop resource for all those who must contend with thorny ethical issues, this volume presents case studies that vary in complexity and context and are based on real situations. Table of Contents: Getting Started. Understanding Ethics and Governance. Becoming Ethically Competent. Practicing Ethics--Many Faces. Professionalism and Ethics. Encouraging Ethical Behavior. Building Organizations of Integrity. Ethics in the Workplace. Lessons Learned Along the Journey. The Complete Ethical Manager. Bibliography. Appendices. Index. Author Biography: Ethics Management International, Tampa, Florida