Introduction
This paper is aimed at a holistic and comprehensive analysis of the U.S. researched public administration case study by Tarlton et al. within the framework of moral, ethical, philosophical, worldview, and managerial aspects. Thus, primarily from the point of view of moral influences, it should be emphasized that this work clearly expresses an appeal to justice, honesty, and unity as one of the critical components of the modern practice of American public administration (Tarlton et al., 2020). Christian dogmas and currents seem to run like a red thread through the judgments and decisions of leaders, who, in most cases, “plays hard and plays to win” to acquire certain benefits but simultaneously avoid conflicts (Huckabee, 4:30). Nevertheless, in this case, everyone deserves an objective attitude toward their person, qualities, and abilities, regardless of race, skin color, nation, gender, age, and other characteristics.
Discussion
Accordingly, philosophical influences and trends in the case study are in close contact with ethical elements. Hence, social equity is expressed as “the fair, just, and equitable management of all institutions” (Tarlton et al., 2020). According to the authors, the origins of inequality in the XXI century have long-standing roots arising from natural differences in virtue (Tarlton et al., 2020). Therefore, some remnants of the past, which can be seen in the example of the relationship between the police and some representatives of the American public along the “color line,” require eradication (Tarlton et al., 2020). Hence, according to philosophical influences, justice should be a criterion that every law must meet to be genuinely fair and, therefore, valid and authoritative.
Finally, it is important to emphasize the influences of worldview and ideological attitudes on the decision-making of public administration on justice and equality. It is no secret that everyone has their own worldview, looking at some phenomena from a certain angle and finding a specific meaning in them (Fischer, 2010). For example, personal experience, environment, and cultural aspects allowed American leaders in 1968 during the Minnowbrook Conference to put forward justice and social equity as the crucial values of American public administration (Tarlton et al., 2020). The human worldview is closely connected with historical moments. Thus, modern approaches to governance require integrating new and relevant strategies to eliminate inequality.
Challenges
It is essential to note that social inequity, in particular, challenges the ethical values and moral code of residents of the United States and the entire planet from the point of view of discrimination and infringement of human dignity, rights, and opportunities. Thus, for example, the low socio-economic status of an individual often determines the unsatisfactory quality of medical services provided and, as a result, increases the risks of harmful consequences to population health (Haverkamp et al., 2018). In general, relying on ethical phenomena, the social polarization of American society has far-reaching implications. Hence, sometimes it entails the precarization, marginalization of certain social groups, criminalization of values and behavior, and political passivity or destructiveness of part of the country’s population.
Moreover, to some extent, social inequality is an obstacle and a problem on the way to statesmanship and wise and balanced leadership decisions. In particular, striving for wisdom concerning the modern state arises during a period of restrictions and crisis (Overeem & Bakker, 2019). Therefore, with the development and accumulation of problems in the field of social inequality, political leaders each time have to consider the situation and implement more improving strategies affecting forces, time, and resources.
Conclusion
Furthermore, problems and issues in the field of equality and unity pose increasingly challenging and complex tasks for the governance of public administrators. Social injustice can undermine the foundations of citizens’ lives and their trust in the courts or the police (Lee, 2021). In general, the problem is fundamental to functioning a wide range of government processes and can change them both for the worse and the better.
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