Overview
Ethical principles are critical for effective leadership in the public sector. Many disciplines have adopted a specific code of ethics members are expected to follow in their professional lives. For example, the American Society for Public Administration (ASPA)Links to an external site. has a specific set of ethical standards. Review these standards to learn more. Once you have reviewed the standards and module Six notes, answer the following questions.
- How do ethical principles impact the effectiveness of public managers and leaders?
- From your perspective, which of the following ASPA standards is the most important? Why?
- Do you have separate codes of ethics for your personal and professional life?