Investigating unethical decisions at work: justification and emotion in dilemma resolution.: An article from: Journal of Managerial Issues

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From the author: This study explores the relative impact of two categories of factors--justifications and emotions--on the ethical decisions of individuals. Subjects responding to three complex ethical dilemmas were asked (for each dilemma) to indicate what they should and would do, and to rate the relevance of ten possible justifications for their decisions. They also estimated the extent to which they would expect to feel three decision-related emotions (regret, relief, and satisfaction) if they chose each of two options we presented. Results suggest that both cognitive and emotional factors affect the formation of ethical and unethical choices. Their relative importance varies with the content of the ethical dilemma. Directions for further research and implications for both teachers and managers concerned with ethical choices are discussed.

Citation Details
Title: Investigating unethical decisions at work: justification and emotion in dilemma resolution.
Author: Richard Coughlan
Publication:Journal of Managerial Issues (Magazine/Journal)
Date: September 22, 2008
Publisher: Pittsburg State University - Department of Economics
Volume: 20 Issue: 3 Page: 348(18)

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