Ethical frameworks of “Tomorrow’s Business Leaders”

This research explores the influence of five ethical frameworks on business students’ decision regarding the resolution of an ethical dilemma in a simulation. The frameworks of ethical tests are: Utilitarianism (the greatest good for the greatest number); Self-interest (maximizing the benefits to th...

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Authors: Dahl, Joan G. (Author) ; Mandell, Myrna P. (Author) ; Barton, Mary E. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: 1988
In: International journal of value-based management
Year: 1988, Volume: 1, Issue: 2, Pages: 65-81
Further subjects:B Business Student
B Ethical Decision
B Ethical Dilemma
B Business Ethic
B Ethical Framework
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Summary:This research explores the influence of five ethical frameworks on business students’ decision regarding the resolution of an ethical dilemma in a simulation. The frameworks of ethical tests are: Utilitarianism (the greatest good for the greatest number); Self-interest (maximizing the benefits to the individual); Categorical Imperative (universal principles of morality); Legality (rules, laws, etc.); and Light of Day (possibility of one’s actions being discovered). Results showed that the strongest influences were the Categorical Imperative, Self-Interest, and Legality. Among demographic variables, only age was related to the students’ decision or the ethical tests.
ISSN:1572-8528
Contains:Enthalten in: International journal of value-based management
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1007/BF03184883