Ethical Challenges in Privatizing Government Services
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 6112059 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Wendell C Lawther (Public Administration at the University of Central Florida, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2004 |
| Volume | 6 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 141-153 |
| Publication date | 2004-04-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Public Integrity (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1558-0989 • E-ISSN: 1099-9922 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/10999922.2004.11051252 |
| OpenAlex | W414590109 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 9 |
The great flexibility and innovation that characterize the latest public management practices pose new and different values conflicts for responsible administrators who wish to sustain an ethical work environment. The trend toward privatization of government services requires that responsible administrators adopt policies that were not needed in the past. Fairness takes on a different form when public employees have to be encouraged and aided in competing against private or nonprofit contractors. The potential for cozy politics requires the adoption of innovative procurement policies. Most significant, the investment in contract administration necessitated by a commitment to quality service often entails unanticipated costs and effort
Business · Economics · Government procurement · Management · Political science · Politics · Procurement · Public economics · Public relations · Public service · Law · Public Administration · Public Policy and Administration Research · Marketing
| Citations per year | 0.14 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2019 - 2019 (1) |
| Highly cited | No |