The Ethics of Public Administration: The Challenges of Global Governance

Abstract

Managing the challenges of governance is more than merely managing people and resources; it is about managing the values that intersecting cultures attach to people and resources. The Ethics of Public Administration provides an exploratory introduction to the history and trends of major ethical cultures around the globe. Featuring chapters that explore national and ideological forms of ethicsùincluding those of India, Russia, and Africa as well as Marxism, Leninism, Daoism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Judaism, Christianity, and IslamùThe Ethics of Public Administration is a practical guide for all those practicing international affairs and government in our globalized environment. --Book Jacket.