Corruption

Politico. (2013). N.Y. state senator arrested in alleged mayor race plot. http://www.politico.com/story/2013/04/nyc-mayor-race-rig-malcolm-smith-89536.html

In a 3- to 5-page APA formatted essay, identify two or more ethical obligations — as discussed, for example, in Chapter 16 of the Northouse text — allegedly breached by Smith or Halloran while in office. (These obligations will not “fit” perfectly, as the real world does not always match the academic world precisely. Contemplate and give the best answer.) Describe the ethically-proper course of action that the relevant actors did not take in each case. Does New York — like Chicago, Illinois, which was called the most corrupt city in the United States (Cody, 2012) — have a special culture where corruption is accepted or even expected? Be sure to contrast the differences between leadership and power. Also, discuss whether Smith and Halloran’s behavior would have been unethical in the private sector.

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