Codes, Values and Justifications in the Ethical Decision-Making Process

Journal of Business Ethics · 2005 · Volume 59 · Issue 1

Abstract

The resolution of ethical dilemmas often requires individuals to search for reasonable justifications to support their choices. Occasionally, such justifications must be made explicit to stakeholders inside or outside the organization. Other times, the justification for a decision will be known only by the decision-maker. In either case, the organizational code of conduct that governs the individual can play a vital role in providing guidelines about appropriate and inappropriate justifications. The present paper discusses the connections between organizational codes and employee justifications.

Keywords

Economic Growth, Vital Role, Ethical Dilemma, Reasonable Justification, Organizational Code

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