Dimensions of moral intensity and ethical decision making: An empirical study

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作者
Barnett, T [1 ]
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[1] Louisiana Tech Univ, Coll Adm & Business, Dept Management & Mkt, Ruston, LA 71271 USA
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10.1111/j.1559-1816.2001.tb02661.x
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B84 [心理学];
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04 ; 0402 ;
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Moral intensity is a construct that relates to issues in terms of their perceived moral significance. Individuals' perceptions of moral intensify should impact their recognition of issues as posing moral dilemmas and should also affect ethical judgments and behavioral intentions regarding issues. This study examined the relationship between 4 dimensions of moral intensity and the ethical decision-making process. Two work-related actions were presented to respondents, who then completed measures of the 4 dimensions of moral intensity, whether the actions posed an ethical issue, ethical judgments regarding the actions, and the likelihood that they would engage in the actions. Results indicate that moral intensity dimensions were associated with individuals' ethical decisions. Social consensus and seriousness of consequences were particularly important influences on the ethical decision-making process.
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页码:1038 / 1057
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