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HOMEWORK #3 MPA 201 - Theory and Practice of Public Administration
HOMEWORK #3 MPA 201 - Theory and Practice of Public Administration
Application
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wrongful act that causes physical or financial harm to another individual. It involves
actions that exceed the authority of the person performing them and are done with
the knowledge that they are illegal or morally wrong. An example of malfeasance
would be a police officer who, while on duty, chooses not to intervene in a situation
where he knows his presence is required to prevent a potential crime. If this inaction
injury to others. It involves carrying out legal actions in a way that causes harm
correctly, even though the action itself is legal. An example of misfeasance could be
a doctor performing surgery using rusty tools or accidentally leaving a foreign object
inside a patient’s body during the procedure. While the surgery itself is a lawful act,
Nonfeasance refers to a failure to act when there is a duty to do so, resulting in harm
struggling in the water and does not intervene to save them. The lifeguard’s failure to
act, despite having the duty and ability to do so, results in harm to the drowning
individual.
The Importance of Empathy and Ethics in Leadership
In the realm of leadership, the qualities of empathy and ethics play a crucial role in
shaping effective and impactful leaders. Empathy, the ability to understand and relate
leadership that fosters trust, collaboration, and engagement within teams. On the
other hand, ethics encompass principles of right and wrong that guide decision-
making and behavior, ensuring that leaders act with integrity and fairness in all
situations.
leads to better collaboration, as team members feel valued and heard. Trust and
connection are also key outcomes of empathy in leadership. When employees feel
understood and supported by their leaders, they are more likely to engage fully and
ground, thereby reducing tension within teams. Moreover, empathy fosters employee
engagement by making individuals feel valued and cared for, resulting in increased
respect, and fairness in all aspects of their roles. By upholding ethical standards,
leaders build trust with their teams, stakeholders, and the broader community.
Employees are more likely to respect and follow leaders who demonstrate ethical
accountability. When leaders prioritize ethics, they create a foundation of trust that
morale, reduced turnover rates, and enhanced reputation both internally and
externally.
Empathy enables leaders to connect with their teams on a deeper level, fostering
decisions that uphold integrity, fairness, and respect within the organization. By
embodying these traits, leaders can create a positive work environment where