Date on Master's Thesis/Doctoral Dissertation
12-2013
Document Type
Master's Thesis
Degree Name
M.P.A.
Department
Urban and Public Affairs
Committee Chair
Koven, Steven G.
Author's Keywords
Privatization; Ethic; Public managers
Subject
Privatization; Government purchasing--Moral and ethical aspects; Civil service ethics; Political ethics
Abstract
This Thesis is an examination of privatization and the ethical implications for public managers. It begins with a historical overview of public administration, followed by discussion of the ethical concerns. Case studies show private companies have gained an upper hand in contract negotiations, and public managers have failed to keep the public trust by offering long term contracts that result in monopolies from closed or no bid contract systems. The thesis addresses ways to improve ethical decision making through better regulations and teaching. As privatization becomes a more viable way to pay for government services, the public administrator must maintain a higher level of ethical competency in dealing with this issue.
Recommended Citation
Dennison, Eric 1979-, "Privatization and ethical implications for public managers." (2013). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. Paper 335.
https://doi.org/10.18297/etd/335
