Discipline generally implies following the order and not questioning it. Do you agree that in public administration, unquestioning obedience may lead to moral blindness? Discuss.

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Concept of public service; philosophical basis of governance and probity; information sharing, transparency, RTI, code of ethics, citizen charter, corruption.

Syllabus Tags:Discipline vs Moral Blindness Unquestioning Obedience Nuremberg Defense Conscientious Objection Administrative Ethics

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Discovered through overlapping concepts: Discipline vs Moral Blindness, Unquestioning Obedience, Nuremberg Defense

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