The Josephson Institute of Ethics has developed five core principles that are keys to success in all spheres of public service. This volume examines each in turn: public interest, independent objective judgment, public accountability, democratic leadership, and responsibility and fitness for office. Along with each principle there are extensive references to the U.S. Office of Government Ethics' rules for federal employees.

This book is yet another expression of the Institute's mission to promote ethical decision making as the crucial quality of effective institutions and people. The Institute is active in all aspects of ethics education, from adults - through its Ethics and Effectiveness in the Workplace seminars and consulting services - to youth, where it all begins. Its CHARACTER COUNTS! initiative is by far the nation's most widely implemented approach to character education, reaching millions of youth through thousands of schools, communities and human-service agencies. It is the ideal way for institutions to engage children and their families in matters of ethical behavior.  

To find out more about what the Institute can do for you, your organization and your community, call 800-711-2670 or visit http://www.charactercounts.org.

Preserving the Public Trust ISBN-10: 1-58832-134-7 ISBN-13: 978-1-58832-134-3 Retail: $13.99 U.S. Edition: First Specs: 6 x 9 Trade Paperback Length: 148 Released: June 2005 Subject(s): Law, Ethics, Sociology For more info: http://www.charactercounts.org