RT Article
T1 Assessing the application of cognitive moral development theory to business ethics
JF Journal of business ethics
VO 13
IS 10
SP 829
OP 838
A1 Fraedrich, John
A1 Thorne, Debbie M.
A1 Ferrell, O. C.
A2 Thorne, Debbie M.
A2 Ferrell, O. C.
LA English
YR 1994
UL https://ixtheo.de/Record/1785605755
AB Cognitive moral development (CMD) theory has been accepted as a construct to help explain business ethics, social responsibility and other organizational phenomena. This article critically assesses CMD as a construct in business ethics by presenting the history and criticisms of CMD. The value of CMD is evaluated and problems with using CMD as one predictor of ethical decisions are addressed. Researchers are made aware of the major criticisms of CMD theory including disguised value judgments, invariance of stages, and gender bias in the initial scale development. Implications for business ethics research are discussed and opportunities for future research delineated.
K1 Development Theory
K1 Social Responsibility
K1 Business Ethic
K1 Ethic Research
K1 Economic Growth
DO 10.1007/BF00876263