Instructions
After reflecting on concepts and ideas presented in this week's assigned readings and video, prepare a paper critically analyzing the effect of special interests on ethical public administration. Address the following in your paper:
• Determine the extent to which lobbying by special interest groups is justified. Provide examples supported by evidence in the published literature.
• Determine the extent to which lobbying by special interest groups is not justified. Provide examples supported by evidence in the published literature.
• Explain how special interest group lobbying adversely impacts the public interest (e.g., crony capitalism, corporate welfare, tax credits, subsidies, etc.).
• Summarize your thoughts on major consideration to manage special interest group lobbying to avoid adverse consequences on public interest.
Support your paper with at least 4 scholarly resources including the ones identified below and attached in the zip folder. In addition to these specified resources, other appropriate scholarly resources, including older articles, may be included.
Length: 5 pages, not including title and reference pages
Your response should demonstrate thoughtful consideration of the ideas and concepts presented in the course by providing new thoughts and insights relating directly to this topic. Your response should reflect scholarly writing and current APA standards.
Mandatory Scholarly Video Resources Below. Additional Mandatory Scholarly Resources Attached in Zip Folder.
Dan Rather Reports, "The Best Congress Money Can Buy" Full Episode.