Administrative Ethics: A Conceptual Framework, 1st Edition

.This insightful book explores the use and application of ethics in contemporary governance and suggests necessary reforms. Following an interdisciplinary approach involving the fields of political science, law, economics, sociology, management, and philosophy, this book analyses their applicability and usefulness in everyday practices in governance, covering its five cardinal virtues – prudence, transparency, discourse, justice, and accountability. Highlighting ethical challenges in aspects of status recognition, oppression, empowerment, social care, public financing, environment protection, and others in today’s interconnected world, it delves into the dynamics of administrative power in democracies and showcases how the misuse of power can be controlled through a discourse of ethics in law and governance. The book will be useful to the students, researchers, and teachers of public administration, philosophy, political science, corporate ethics, governance, and other related social sciences disciplines. The book will also be an indispensable companion to social activists, advocacy groups, journalists, civil society institutions, and public service training institutions.Administrative Ethics: A Conceptual Framework 1st Edition is written by Amitabh Rajan and published by Routledge India. ISBNs for Administrative Ethics are 9781003814467, 1003814468 and the print ISBNs are 9781032633046, 1032633042. Additional ISBNs include 9781032633077, 9781032633084, 9781003814450, 9781032824505.