Approaches to Ethics Management in the Public Sector: A Proposed Extension of the Compliance-Integrity Continuum

Public Integrity, 7(1), 21–41.

22 Pages Posted: 25 Sep 2014 Last revised: 20 Oct 2014

Date Written: 2005

Abstract

The compliance-integrity continuum is the dominant framework for conceptualizing approaches to ethics management. This article proposes extending it in the form of a fourfold typology inspired by grid-group theory. An application to gift policies shows how the typology can support managers in their creative search for an appropriate approach. It also shows how the typology helps to avoid the deterministic thinking that is almost inherent in the use of a continuum. The article concludes with a recommendation as to how the four types should be combined in practice.

Suggested Citation

Maesschalck, Jeroen, Approaches to Ethics Management in the Public Sector: A Proposed Extension of the Compliance-Integrity Continuum (2005). Public Integrity, 7(1), 21–41., Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2497549 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.2497549

Jeroen Maesschalck (Contact Author)

KU Leuven - Faculty of Law ( email )

Tiensestraat 41
Leuven, B-3000
Belgium

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