Accountability in Public Offices In the 1940s, two political theorists, Carl J. Friedrich 1 and Herman Finer 2 , debated a critical question of accountability in US public administration—how much should one rely on formal prescriptions and control mechanisms, and how much must one 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? Tasks Analyze and explain which is a better accountability of measure, external or internal controls or the character of the administrator. Define in detail how you support your choice. Explain why or why not you believe that most citizens today view public service as the highest and noblest calling. If not, describe what would need to change for this to be true. Deliverable Submit your answers in a double-spaced, 4- to 6-page Microsoft Word document, not counting the cover and reference pages. Cite sources using the APA format on a separate page. 1 Friedrich, C. J. (1940). Public policy and the nature of administrative responsibility. In C. J. Friedrich            & E. S. Mason (Eds.), Public policy (pp. 3–24). Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press. 2 Finer, H. (1941). Administrative responsibility in democratic government. Public Administration Review , 1 (summer 1941), 335–350. Assignment 3 Grading Criteria Maximum Points Analyzed and explained the best accountability measures along with the appropriate rationale. 20 Explained your views on fellow citizens' belief in the nobility of public service along with the appropriate rationale. 20 Used correct spelling, grammar, and professional vocabulary. Formatted the paper and cited at least four sources using correct APA style. 10 Total: 50 .

1. Accountability in Public Offices
In the 1940s, two political theorists, Carl J. Friedrich
1
and Herman Finer
2
, debated a critical question of accountability in US public
administration—how much should one rely on formal
prescriptions and control mechanisms, and how much must one
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?
Tasks
Analyze and explain which is a better accountability of
measure, external or internal controls or the character of the
administrator.
Define in detail how you support your choice.
Explain why or why not you believe that most citizens today
view public service as the highest and noblest calling.
If not, describe what would need to change for this to be true.
Deliverable
Submit your answers in a double-spaced, 4- to 6-page Microsoft
Word document, not counting the cover and reference pages.
Cite sources using the APA format on a separate page.
1
Friedrich, C. J. (1940). Public policy and the nature of
administrative responsibility. In C. J. Friedrich
& E. S. Mason (Eds.),
Public policy
(pp. 3–24). Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press.
2
Finer, H. (1941). Administrative responsibility in democratic
government.

2. Public Administration Review
,
1
(summer 1941), 335–350.
Assignment 3 Grading Criteria
Maximum Points
Analyzed and explained the best accountability measures along
with the appropriate rationale.
20
Explained your views on fellow citizens' belief in the nobility
of public service along with the appropriate rationale.
20
Used correct spelling, grammar, and professional vocabulary.
Formatted the paper and cited at least four sources using correct
APA style.
10
Total:
50