Ethical Decision Making

2011 ◽  
pp. 313-319
Author(s):  
Norizah Mustamil ◽  
Mohammed Quaddus
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Ethical Decision ◽  
Ethical Decision Making ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Situational Factor ◽  
Scholarly Journals ◽  
Ethical Practices ◽  
Unethical Practices ◽  
Decision Making Model

Studies have shown that organizations are putting more effort in enforcing the ethical practices in their decision making activities (Janet, Armen, & Ted, 2001). An increasing number of models have also been proposed that have attempted to explore and explain various philosophical approaches to ethical decision making behaviour. In addition, many empirical studies have been presented in various scholarly journals focusing on this subject with the aim of putting theory into practice (O’Fallon & Butterfield, 2005). Nevertheless, unethical practices including fraud, corruption, and bribery continue to be reported (Trevino & Victor, 1992). Bartlett (2003) claims that there is a large gap between theory and practice in ethical decision making research, as existing models are trapped either in undersocialized view (focus on individual factors only) or oversocialized view (focus on situational factor only). Development of a theoretical framework in the ethical decision making area has proven to be very challenging due to the multitude of complex and varied factors that contribute to ethical behaviour. This article attempts to contribute in this challenging area by reviewing and examining the major existing models and presenting an integrated model of ethical decision making model.

A Dilemma Within Doctoral Supervision: Applying an Ethical Decision‐Making Model

2021 ◽  
Vol 66 (2) ◽  
pp. 117-130
Author(s):  
Nancy Chae ◽  
David R. Gosling ◽  
Jeremy R. Goshorn ◽  
Shuhui Fan
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Ethical Decision ◽  
Ethical Decision Making ◽  
Doctoral Supervision ◽  
Decision Making Model

Conflict Resolution and Ethical Decision-Making for Engineering Professionals in Global Organizations

2015 ◽  
pp. 204-227
Author(s):  
Charles R. Feldhaus ◽  
Julie Little ◽  
Brandon Sorge
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Conflict Resolution ◽  
Ethical Climate ◽  
Ethical Decision ◽  
Ethical Decision Making ◽  
Ethical Issues ◽  
Self Awareness ◽  
Unethical Practices ◽  
Leaders And Followers ◽  
And Mathematics

As an introduction to recognizing individual and organizational conflict as well as ethical issues within global firms, the goals of this chapter are to equip Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) professionals, especially those in engineering, with solid decision-making tools, including self-awareness, ethical perspectives and theories, ethical decision-making models, and various conflict resolution approaches. Given the current challenges in business and industry that have often led to unethical practices, and ultimately conflict, it is critical that both organizational leaders and followers possess the necessary tools and perspectives to create an ethical climate that deals appropriately with various types of conflict. This chapter examines new trends in conflict coaching and the delivery of ethics training in an effort to provide the aforementioned tools and perspectives.

scholarly journals Ethical Decision- Making Model for Thai Context

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 337
Author(s):  
Thamarat Jangsiriwattana ◽  
Sanober Salman ◽  
Boonthipa Jiantreeangkool
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Ethical Dilemma ◽  
Ethical Decision ◽  
Ethical Decision Making ◽  
Relevant Literature ◽  
Buddhist Philosophy ◽  
Thai People ◽  
Decision Making Models ◽  
Decision Making Model ◽  
Thai Culture

The ethics issue has been receiving massive attention of today’s managers due to the publicized scandals and cases of fraud, bankruptcy and others. For managerial convenience numerous ethical decision making models were proposed by researchers, but six models are widely accepted by ethics based practitioners (Ferrell, Fraedrich & Ferrell, 2008). Each model has unique characteristics, which enhances understanding about ethical dilemma. This paper reviewed the relevant literature and utilized seven models: (Kelly & Elm, 2003; Jones, 1991; Ferrell, Gresham & Fraedrich, 1989; Hunt & Vitell, 1986; Trevino, 1986; Ferrell & Gresham, 1985; Kohlberg, 1969) and then cultivated ethical decision-making model for Thai context. In addition, the authors also reviewed the literature on Thai culture and focused on Buddhist philosophy, beliefs, values and norms of Thai people. Finally, the Seven ethical decision making models and Buddhist philosophy were integrated together to propose a model for ethical decision making for Thai organization.

Respect for Autonomy: Is It Always Paramount?

1996 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 118-125 ◽  
Author(s):  
Diane Morgan
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Obese Patient ◽  
Ethical Decision ◽  
Ethical Decision Making ◽  
Patient Choice ◽  
Respect For Autonomy ◽  
Patient’S Autonomy ◽  
Decision Making Model

Following the argument proposed by Tschudin in 1986 that many nurses do not have the skills for ethical decision-making, this article identifies and discusses one ethical prob lem from practice. The problem concerns an extremely obese patient who refuses to be moved by a hoist. The nurses acquiesce to the patient's wishes and she is moved manually by four mem bers of staff. The issues identified for discussion are: the paramountcy of the principle of respect for the patient's autonomy; the rights and obligations of the nurses; and the jus tification for influencing patient choice. The approach used by the ward nurses is analysed and the value of using an ethical decision-making model is considered.

scholarly journals Heuristic Patterns of Ethical Decision Making

2018 ◽  
Vol 13 (5) ◽  
pp. 561-572
Author(s):  
David J. Hartmann ◽  
Olivia McLaughlin
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Research Agenda ◽  
Ethical Decision ◽  
Ethical Decision Making ◽  
Error Processing ◽  
Trial And Error ◽  
Decision Making Model ◽  
And Training ◽  
Made In ◽  
Heuristic Processing

This article describes the context of ethical decision making in research and suggests that direct attention to the ways in which decisions are actually made in such environments is needed. A decision-making model based on the literature on heuristic processing is proposed and is followed by a review of the method, data, and results of the authors’ research on this model. The implications of the research are developed, and a research agenda is outlined. Key findings were that competent actors do indeed process ethics problems heuristically and in ways that interweave intuitive, affective, and more rational phases. This processing does not typically follow a simple progressive pattern but evidences a sort of trial-and-error processing that is consistent with the logic of heuristic processing more generally. Finally, while diverse, participant-level processing attempts appear to follow patterns which are associated with the experience and training of the actors.

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