Final/Research/Ethics Paper
Topic must be related to a substantial ethical lapse involving public
administration and approved by instructor.
3,500 – 4,000 total words
Minimum 500 words Christian worldview discussion included in total
words
APA-compliant formatting, including title and References page(s)
Minimum of six scholarly references (not counting textbook and Bible)
Turnitin similarity index should not exceed 20%
Final References page in APA format
Paper should include the following discussion:
• Overview of the facts of the ethical problem.
• Identification of primary individuals involved in the ethical
lapse, their relationship/position with respect to the matter, and
what they did that contributed to the ethical lapse.
• Evaluate the ethical situation by going through each step of the
Baird Decision Model. Be sure to address each of the Four
Ethical Lenses and related questions. Your evaluation should
include an assessment of what occurred and what would have
been a better approach. Explain the consequences that resulted
from the ethical lapse and whether you believe the consequences
were appropriate and adequate.
• Discuss how a Christian worldview would impact the approach
to the ethical situation. You must include references to specific
Scriptures to support your position
Explain what you would now adopt as part of your personal
statement of values as a result of your case study that will help
you to avoid engaging in the same or similar ethical lapse.
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