Scenario:
In the 1940s two political theorists, Carl J. Friedrich and Herman Finer, debated a critical question of accountability in American public administration: "how much to rely on formal prescriptions and control mechanisms and how much must depend on what we have called the inner compasses of persons entrusted with public responsibilities."
In other words, how much can we rely on the laws to keep administrators in check and how much can we rely on the moral consciences of our administrators. Which do you think is a better accountability measure, external or internal controls and/or the personal character of the administrator? How do you support your choice?
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