Search results for "Ethical decision making"

Consumer’s participation in the local organic box schemes in England: Is it about ethics?

Predictors of employees` ethical choices in corporate settings in Germany, Austria and China

2018

Atsevišķu darbinieku neētiska rīcība rada starptautiskiem uzņēmumiem juridisku, komerciālu un reputācijas risku. Līdz ar to uzņēmumi īsteno rīcības kodeksus arī to ārvalstu filiālēs. Bet kodekss nav garantija, ka darbavietā tiks novērsta neētiska rīcība. Ir jāizprot dažādu kultūru ietekme uz individuālām (ne)ētiskajām izvēlēm un šīs atšķirības jāiekļauj uzņēmumu atbilstības politikās. Pēc jauna teorētiskā modeļa izstrādes un 421 Vācijas, Austrijas un Ķīnas darbinieku aptaujas tika intervēti pieci eksperti attiecībā uz aptaujas rezultātu novērtējumu. Secinājumi liecina, ka sociāliem tīkliem un kontaktiem ar sociāli līdzvērtīgiem partneriem ir vislielākā ietekme uz darbinieku biznesa ētiskajā…

Ethical dilemmas as professional challenge : case study on management in reception centers in Finland

2017

This study examined what kinds of ethical dilemmas managers working in reception centers in Finland have encountered as well as what kinds of strategies they applied in ethically challenging situations, and finally, what ethical dimensions the strategies included. This specific topic has not been investigated before, thus, this study aimed to theoretically and empirically examine it. Theoretical framework bases on Geva’s (2006) typology of ethical dilemmas, Jones’ (1991) issue- contingent model of moral intensity, and Rahim & Bonoma’s (1979) model of the styles of handling interpersonal conflict. The study is qualitative in nature, and was conducted by interviewing ten (10) managers working…

Leadership and Ethical Decision Making among Mauritian Managers

2017

It is proposed that transformational leadership is likely to be associated with higher ethical decision making, while transactional leadership should be related to lower ethical decision making. However, little empirical research provides support for these claims. Using a structured interview schedule, data from 247 managers was collected from three established higher education institutions in Mauritius. Findings indicate that surprisingly, transformational leadership had a negative impact on ethical judgment and intention of subordinates in relation to ethical issues including bribery, nepotism, padding up of expenses’ account and political favouritism, suggesting the possibility of pseudo…