The Impact of Individualism and Collectivism on Ethical Decision Making by Individuals in Organizations
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Management scholars have examined the ethical decision-making process of individuals in organizations but, with a few notable exceptions, have largely failed to undertake a careful analysis of the role of culture. In this note I explore the impact of individualism and collectivism on three basic aspects of ethical decision making—the perception of moral problems, moral reasoning, and behavior. I propose a pluralistic approach to post-conventional moral reasoning that includes developmental paths appropriate for individualist and collectivist cultures.
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