The profession of public administration: An ethics edge in introductory textbooks?

    Authors

    J. S. Bowman; E. M. Berman;J. P. West

    Abbreviated Journal Title

    Public Adm. Rev.

    Keywords

    GOVERNMENT; Public Administration

    Abstract

    Given the substantial interest in public service ethics, this study examines its foundations as reflected in paradigmatic textbooks-a unit of analysis that informs both theory and practice in the field. The interpretative framework employed evaluates the context (the amount and placement of the topic, the use of graphics, and sources cited) as well as the content (conceptualization of management ethics and inclusion of implementation issues) of ethics found in the publications. A limited definition of a professional-one in possession of largely technical skills- is reflected in the textbooks. The implications of the findings are explored.

    Journal Title

    Public Administration Review

    Volume

    61

    Issue/Number

    2

    Publication Date

    1-1-2001

    Document Type

    Article

    Language

    English

    First Page

    194

    Last Page

    205

    WOS Identifier

    WOS:000171304300009

    ISSN

    0033-3352

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