In your readings for this unit, you are exploring the internal implications of public administration and organizational behavior. As you think about the ethical expectations of public service workers and how organizations are structured, failure to adhere to these principles can lead to internal corruption. As a result, corruption in the public sector tends to bring about the outcry of the public to question how organizational members can be trusted.
Primary Task Response: Within the Discussion Board area, write 400600 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas:
How does corruption come about within an organization? Explain in detail.
What conditions must exist, or what factors allow corruption to seep into public organizations? Explain in detail.
What forms do you think corruption can take within a public organization? Explain in detail.
How do you think corruption in public organizations most significantly affects the community? Explain in detail.