• Application: Foundations of Bureaucratic Ethics
In this week’s Discussion, you weighed in on how modern-day policy debates reflect the normative nature of foundings. In particular, you considered how founding principles of the United States may influence the interpretation of current issues such as gun control, which is related to the Second Amendment. Now you are asked to think more concretely about these concepts by assessing whether democratic governance constitutes the very foundation of bureaucratic ethics. Those working in government are required to adhere to a professional code of ethics. Public servants take an oath upon appointment or election to uphold the principles of the Constitution as part of their professional duties. For example, a public servant should support the ideas of separation of powers and rule of law, which are basic tenets of democratic government. The question remains, however, whether taking action that advances the cause of democratic governance is a legitimate way to measure ethical behavior.
To prepare for this assignment:
• Review the article “ The Constitution in Public Administration: A Report on Education” in this week’s Learning Resources. Focus on the constitutional underpinnings of public administration. Also, consider the oath that public administrators take to uphold principles of the Constitution as part of their professional duties.
• Review the article “ Ethics and Comparative Administration” in this week’s Learning Resources. Think about the ethical obligations of public administrators as public servants of U.S. bureaucracy.
• Consider the argument that democratic governance is the foundation of bureaucratic ethics.
• Think about whether you agree with this argument.
• Consider what you believe to be “true” about the foundation(s) of bureaucratic ethics.
The assignment (2 pages):
• Analyze the argument that democratic governance is the foundation of bureaucratic ethics.
• Explain whether you agree with this argument and why or why not. Be specific. Use examples to illustrate your points and justify your position.
• Based upon your analysis, draw at least one conclusion about the foundation of bureaucratic ethics.
Support your Application Assignment with specific references to all resources used in its preparation. You are asked to provide a reference list only for those resources not included in the Learning Resources for this course.
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