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What is the true source of ethical guidance when navigating a public crisis? Building a foundation of empathy and objectivity for effective leadership. A structural analysis of ethics and foundational values in public administration.
Administrators frequently face a tension between rigid regulations and the complex demands of human values. Resolving these concerns requires more than just following rules; it demands deep integrity and emotional intelligence.
This session maps out the landscape of public administration, from the influence of great reformers to the practicalities of professional work culture. We examine how individual attitudes and foundational values like impartiality and empathy shape the overall effectiveness of public service.
- Investigate how the teachings of leaders and administrators help in the development of human values.
- Identify the core values necessary for civil service, such as objectivity and dedication to public service.
- Address the status and common problems of ethics found within both government and private institutions.
- Examine the philosophical basis of probity and the necessity of information sharing in government.
- Explore the use of codes of ethics and conduct to address the challenges of corruption.
- Consider the practical application of these ethical principles through the use of case studies.
To what extent can the teachings of moral philosophers help modern administrators solve contemporary dilemmas in international relations?