Killing Bambi: Decision-Making When Values Clash

Author

Eha Skaith, Western University

Date of Award

7-1-2005

Degree Type

Major Research Paper

Degree Name

Master of Public Administration

Program

Political Science

Supervisor

Horak, Martin

Geographical Areas

London, Ontario

Abstract

This paper examines whether there is a role for substantive rationality in gaining stakeholder acceptance when values conflict in a local government decision-making process. A case study of the Sifton Bog in London, Ontario, which involves the management of urban wildlife, is conducted to demonstrate a decision-making process where there is a conflict of values. The findings reveal that the more values conflict, the harder it is to implement substantive reasoning in the decision-making process.

Recommended Citation

Skaith, Eha, "Killing Bambi: Decision-Making When Values Clash" (2005). MPA Major Research Papers. 54.
https://ir.lib.uwo.ca/lgp-mrps/54