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Peer reviewedBowman, James S.; Berman, Evan M.; West, Jonathan P. – Public Administration Review, 2001
Examination of the foundations of public service ethics as reflected in 12 textbooks revealed that ethics coverage is modest and is seldom covered in areas in which ethical behavior is crucial. (Contains 57 references.) (JOW)
Descriptors: Ethics, Professional Occupations, Public Administration, Textbook Content
Peer reviewedBerman, Evan M.; West, Jonathan P. – Public Personnel Management, 1999
A study of chief administrative officers in cities over 50,000 found that three-quarters of respondents (n=236) report that implementing productivity-improvement efforts made them more attractive to present and future employers. Productivity enhanced careers by increasing the reputations and effectiveness of managers dealing with critical issues…
Descriptors: Adults, Career Development, Employment Potential, Government Employees
Peer reviewedBerman, Evan M.; West, Jonathan P.; Richter, Maurice N., Jr. – Public Administration Review, 2002
A survey of 222 large-city administrators indicated that 76.7% approved of co-worker friendships but fewer supported friendships across the vertical hierarchy. Despite risks (gossip, romances, distraction), there was strong agreement on rewards: mutual support, improved work environment and communication, support for diversity. Ways to encourage…
Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, Friendship, Interprofessional Relationship, Job Performance
