The end of the world as we know it – public ethics in times of de-standardization and individualization

Current governance and managerial trends emphasize context-oriented best-fit approaches, de-standardization the role of individual discretion in decision-making. We discuss results a European-wide study on effectiveness Conflict Interest (CoI) policies for Ministers de-standardized context. Our show towards individualized sophisticated approaches field CoI. Policies are also becoming more bureaucratic complex. The implementation these tends to suffer from shortcomings. These shortcomings generate doubts as whether ethics have become effective.