1. Thinking about responsible behavior Isn't Good Behavior obvious? Public Servants as independent moral actors Ethical relativism: Is there no right answer? Is public morality different from private morality? Justifying value choices Constitutions, economic theory, and the rule of law as arbiters of right and wrong Focusing on consequences and duty Looking ahead to problem- solving 2. Acting in the public interest. The public interest in the Real World The utility of the public interest The public interest as an operational guide Neutral service and Avoidance of self-interest The search for a synthesis 3. The politically neutral public servant Defining the duty The meritorious public servant The public servant's political rights The responsible minister The anonymous public servant The Loyal public servant 4. Confidentiality and privacy Confidentiality: Defining the duty For and against secrecy Deception, diisinformation, propaganda, and Censorship Can Whistle- blowing be justified? Privacy: An overview of the Ethical Issues 5. Service to the public Defining the duty Justifying the duty of service to the public Fuzzy signals on efficiency and effectiveness How much fairness in enough? 6. Conflict of interest. Defining the duty Real, apparent, or potencial conflict? Why are We concerned about conflicts of interest? Variations on a common theme 7. The accountable public servant Defining the duty The importance of Accountability Accountability to whom? Accountability for what? Accountability by what means? Accountability and personal responsibility 8. Preserving and promoting responsible behaviour The traditional approach Making the rules live. Start with a Code of conduct What does a Good code look like? Making a code part of day-to-day management Enforcement and sanctions