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The Role of Four Universal Moral Competencies in Ethical Decision-Making

verfasst von: Rafael Morales-Sánchez, Carmen Cabello-Medina

Erschienen in: Journal of Business Ethics | Ausgabe 4/2013

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Current frameworks on ethical decision-making process have some limitations. This paper argues that the consideration of moral competencies, understood as moral virtues in the workplace, can enhance our understanding of why moral character contributes to ethical decision-making. After discussing the universal nature of four moral competencies (prudence, justice, fortitude and temperance), we analyse their influence on the various stages of the ethical decision-making process. We conclude by considering the managerial implications of our findings and proposing further research.

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Titel: The Role of Four Universal Moral Competencies in Ethical Decision-Making
verfasst von: Rafael Morales-Sánchez
Carmen Cabello-Medina
Publikationsdatum: 01.09.2013
Verlag: Springer Netherlands
Erschienen in: Journal of Business Ethics / Ausgabe 4/2013
Print ISSN: 0167-4544
Elektronische ISSN: 1573-0697
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10551-013-1817-9

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