Assignment task:
For Unmasking Administrative Evil by Balfour and Adam's (2014) and continuing in Public Service Ethics Individual and Institutional Responsibilities by Bowman and West (2022), you have done a deeper dive into where personal and organizational ethics clash, especially when there are ethical failings in the organization. How does administrative evil challenge one's personal and institutional ethics? What strategies can you implement to help address a disconnect between your ethics and the organizations? The Flint water crisis began in 2014 when Flint, Michigan, switched its water source to the Flint River to save money. This decision led to lead contamination in the city's water supply, affecting thousands of residents, primarily in marginalized communities. Despite warnings and evidence of contamination, officials at various levels of government failed to act promptly or effectively, resulting in a public health crisis. Explain how you might navigate the clash between your and the city government's ethics. Based on the readings, what solutions/reforms would a someone suggest?