ASAP Code of Ethics
In this paper I will explain how important it is to follow the ASPA Code of Ethics to avoid unethical behaviors and corruption in the work place. It is important to report all suspicious behavior to Supervisors, Management, and or Directors. There will be times when reports will have to be anonymous due to the safety of the people involved. As a planner in this case, it is my responsibility to speak up and report any suspicions that I have. I would speak directly to person involved and inform others, Supervisors, as a need to know procedure.
Following ASPA Code of Ethics takes patience, sensitively, and caring for people. To be able to work in an organization, ASPA Code of Ethics can be difficult for some people to follow, if their best interest is not “people”. ASPA Code of Ethics must be followed in order not to break any laws and be able to get along with people you work with and supervise. According to the ASPA, we shall follow some ethics; serve the public interest, respect the constitution and the law, demonstrate personal integrity, promote ethical organizations and strive for professional excellence. In this case, the Whistle blower can either have a negative or positive affect depending on the severity of the incident or incidents. In Windham County, there is an incident where the boss asks for the Bluestone schemes to be reviewed and it is shared that they are correct. It is later noticed that the numbers had been changed for approval. It gets uncomfortable when you know something is wrong and we are told to keep it a secret.
One example that I have had is when I worked at City Hall Annex. I was working as a temp the summer of 2011. It was obvious that Lucy, the Director of Accounting had something against Karla, Receptionist. Lucy broke the ASPA Code of Ethics many times as she humiliated and discriminated Karla from applying for a higher position, Lucy used excuses that Karla made many mistakes in her paperwork. It was later known
Following ASPA Code of Ethics takes patience, sensitively, and caring for people. To be able to work in an organization, ASPA Code of Ethics can be difficult for some people to follow, if their best interest is not “people”. ASPA Code of Ethics must be followed in order not to break any laws and be able to get along with people you work with and supervise. According to the ASPA, we shall follow some ethics; serve the public interest, respect the constitution and the law, demonstrate personal integrity, promote ethical organizations and strive for professional excellence. In this case, the Whistle blower can either have a negative or positive affect depending on the severity of the incident or incidents. In Windham County, there is an incident where the boss asks for the Bluestone schemes to be reviewed and it is shared that they are correct. It is later noticed that the numbers had been changed for approval. It gets uncomfortable when you know something is wrong and we are told to keep it a secret.
One example that I have had is when I worked at City Hall Annex. I was working as a temp the summer of 2011. It was obvious that Lucy, the Director of Accounting had something against Karla, Receptionist. Lucy broke the ASPA Code of Ethics many times as she humiliated and discriminated Karla from applying for a higher position, Lucy used excuses that Karla made many mistakes in her paperwork. It was later known
References: Geuras..Garofalo, D. C. (2011). Pratical ethic in public administration. (3rd ed.). Vienna, Virginia: Management Concepts. DOI: www.managementconcepts.com Revised: ASPA Code of Ethics in PAR March-April 2013.pdf Huddleston_-_Administration_ethics_PDF Apaza_-_Whistleblowing_and_the_Federal_Employee_PDF