Discussion: Public Administration
In the past two months, two individuals who considers national leaders were convicted and sentenced to jail for what many consider to be ethical violations of their public responsibilities. One was former LA County Sheriff Lee Baca, and the other was former Penn State University President Graham Spanier.
Do some research on these men, the charges against them, and the ultimate verdict. Then write a short essay (not to exceed 1500 words) that compares the two cases and describes the following:
1. The situations they found themselves in
2. An ethical moment you believe they faced?
3. Describe the decision they made and whether it was moral, amoral, or immoral
4. Do you see any differences between the two men and their decisions?
5. What decisions do you think they should have made?
6. The two men were both found guilty by a jury of violating the law. Do you think jail is an appropriate sentence?
7. After reviewing these cases, do you believe they are similar? What would you have done in these situations?