An Ethics Guide for Local Government Officials

Produced by the Fourth Cohort of the
Northern Virginia Public Service Fellows Program
George Mason University
Fairfax, Virginia

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Discussion Dilemma 2: Ethics Takes a Vacation


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You've made your bed, but did you lie about it?

Watch the video and discuss these questions:

  • What are the competing values at play in this scenario?

  • Would you accept the discount?

  • Does it matter whether the hotel cares whether the discount is only for government business?

  • Would you be comfortable having your decision mentioned in a letter to the editor?

  • How could you avoid this dilemma in the future?

Rev. Mar. 19, 2008
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