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Practical Ethics in Public Administration: A Comprehensive Guide to Ethical Decision-Making in the Public Sector

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Practical Ethics in Public Administration, Third Edition

by Dean Geuras

4.5 out of 5

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Public administrators are faced with a complex and ever-changing array of ethical challenges. From conflicts of interest to whistleblower protection, from environmental sustainability to social justice, public administrators must be able to make ethical decisions that are in the best interests of the public.

Practical Ethics in Public Administration, Third Edition, provides a comprehensive overview of the ethical issues and challenges faced by public administrators. This extensively revised and updated edition includes new chapters on ethics and technology, ethics and social media, and ethics and the environment. It also features a new section on ethics education and training, as well as a new appendix on ethical codes of conduct.

This book is an essential resource for public administrators at all levels of government. It provides a clear and concise overview of the ethical principles that should guide public administrators' decisions, and it offers practical advice on how to apply these principles to real-world situations.

What's New in the Third Edition?

The Third Edition of Practical Ethics in Public Administration has been extensively revised and updated to reflect the latest developments in the field. New chapters have been added on ethics and technology, ethics and social media, and ethics and the environment. A new section on ethics education and training has also been added, as well as a new appendix on ethical codes of conduct.

Here is a summary of the new material in the Third Edition:

* Chapter 9: Ethics and Technology explores the ethical implications of new technologies, such as artificial intelligence, big data, and social media. * Chapter 10: Ethics and Social Media examines the ethical challenges posed by social media, such as privacy, free speech, and hate speech. * Chapter 11: Ethics and the Environment discusses the ethical obligations of public administrators to protect the environment. * Section III: Ethics Education and Training provides an overview of the different approaches to ethics education and training for public administrators. * Appendix A: Ethical Codes of Conduct provides a collection of ethical codes of conduct for public administrators.

Why is Ethical Decision-Making Important in Public Administration?

Ethical decision-making is essential in public administration because public administrators are entrusted with the public's trust. Public administrators must make decisions that are in the best interests of the public, even when those decisions are difficult or unpopular.

Ethical decision-making can help public administrators to:

* Avoid conflicts of interest * Protect whistle

Practical Ethics in Public Administration, Third Edition

by Dean Geuras

4.5 out of 5