Approaching McNerney in His New Role on the City Council
The problem of ethical code violation and dubious strategies for managing municipal issues is a complex concern that must be approached comprehensively. In the case “Old Guard Versus New Guard: Bridging the Gap” by Judy Nadler (Santa Clara University, n.d.), the strategy Holman should adopt in his dialogue with McNerney to address unethical decision-making within the city administration should be grounded in the principles of Utilitarian ethics and diplomacy (Moriarty, 2021). Namely, to convince McNerney to shift toward a more ethical approach to addressing the city’s issues, Holman will need to anchor the proposed solutions in concrete consequences likely to affect all citizens, involving McNerney. Thus, a positive shift in McNerney’s perspective may take place.
Responding to Campaign Criticism and Managing Public Perception
Furthermore, the case under analysis raises the question of whether ethical concerns need to be made public. In turn, the criticism Holman has faced in implementing his campaign needs to be addressed as straightforwardly and openly as possible. To convince the administration and city residents to transition to a new ethical decision-making framework, Holman will need to use his case as an example of ethical decision-making in managing administrative and personal issues, which is why openness and transparency in decision-making must be prioritized.
Furthermore, the proposed method for handling the conflict will shed light on the unethical management of administrative issues that most citizens are unaware of (Moriarty, 2021). Indeed, according to the case study, the citizens are mostly naĂŻve and easily convinced, which is why most unethical decision-making has likely been made without their awareness.
Promoting ethical decision-making is challenging, especially at the citywide scale. Holman’s situation is exemplary of a scenario that requires a complex ethical approach. Though the choices Holman faces are challenging, his focus on transparency and honesty will help him build rapport with city residents. Moreover, it will allow him to create a team that will help address current ethical concerns.
Reference
Moriarty, J. (2021). Business ethics: A contemporary introduction. Routledge.
Santa Clara University. (n.d.). Old guard versus new guard: bridging the gap.