Assignment: Ethical Theory and Application
Overview
In higher education, especially at the graduate and doctoral levels, you are seeking to become a scholar-practitioner, what some might call a pracademic. Thus far in this course, we have focused on identifying and approaching potential ethical conflicts within public sector organizations. The goal has largely been to support efficacy as a public administrator-the practitioner side of the equation. In this assignment, we shift to the scholar side of the equation. You will explore the differing theories associated with ethics, illustrating a mastery of the basic assumptions and application of each. In doing so, you will further develop your understanding of the previously discussed values and ethics, but will also develop your scholarly vocabulary, supporting the ability to understand, communicate, and apply these concepts at a higher level.
Assignment Instructions:
You will develop a paper that explores specific ethical theories, including how they might be applied in a public or nonprofit organization. This paper should be 4-5 pages in length, excluding cover page, abstract (if included), references, and attachments (if included). The paper must include:
· Analysis of specific ethical theories, providing insights into how each might apply in a public sector setting.
· Evaluation of the challenges in identifying and addressing ethical concerns within a public sector organization.
· Evaluation of how ethical codes might be used to clarify and minimize ethical issues within a public sector organization.
· Analysis of legal implications that identify and address ethical concerns within a public sector organization.
· Evaluation of potential limitations of ethical codes in ensuring an ethical organizational environment in a public sector organization.
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.