ETHICAL DECISION MAKING BY INDIVIDUALS IN ORGANIZATIONS: AN ISSUE-CONTINGENT MODEL THOMAS M. JONES University of Washington The Academy of Management Review‚ Vol. 16‚ No. 2. (Apr.‚ 1991)‚ pp. 366-395. Abstract Existing theoretical models of individual ethical decision making in organizations place little or no emphasis on characteristics of the ethical issue itself. This article (a) proposes an issue-contingent model containing a new set of variables called moral intensity: (b) using
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THE ECONOMY The economy of Pompeii owed much to two factors‚ the fertility of the Campanian soil and the town’s position as the harbour for the surrounding region. Wall paintings indicate that a wide range of fruits and vegetables were grown in the region. In these‚ as in grain the city would have been self-sufficient. The two most significant agricultural products were undoubtedly wine and olive oil. Both of these were widely exported and they must have contributed greatly to the wealth
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Divorce Issues That Can Affect Older Couples When two people decide to end a marriage it will be a very difficult process‚ but it can be especially troublesome if you are an older couple. Ending a marriage after a long period of time has special considerations‚ some of which a younger couple will not have to deal with. Here are some of those issues that older spouses must figure out. Income From Social Security You may not be working a job anymore‚ but you or your spouse are at the age to receive
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Martin (1998). “Capital Inflows and Macroeconomic Policy in Sub-Saharan Africa”‚ in G.K.Hellier (1998). Capital Accounts Regimes and Developing Countries (London: Macmillan Press) Kasekende L UNCTAD (1999)‚ “Foreign Direct Investment in Africa: Performance and Potential”‚ (New York and Geneva‚ 1999). TIC (2002 and beyond). “Tanzania Investors Guide: Investment Opportunities and Facilitation” (United Republic of Tanzania‚ March 2002) C.Makunike (Tuesday‚ September 30‚ 2008) D.Makangale (Thursday‚ January
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IBS HYDERABAD | BRM INTERIM REPORT | FACTORS AFFECTING CHOICE OF SPECIALIZATION IN MBA | | | | TABLE OF CONTENTS TOPIC PAGE NO 1. BACKGROUND OF THE PROBLEM 3 2. STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM 4 3. APPROACH TO THE PROBLEM 5 4. RESEARCH DESIGN 6 5.1 TYPE OFRESEARCH DESIGN 6 5.2 INFORMATION NEEDED 6 5.3 DATA COLLECTION APPROACH
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Choosing a course carefully is an important aspect which will give conclusion to a student’s academic endeavor. The researchers have decided to make a study about the factors that graduating high school students consider in choosing a college course. We will be providing you with information that will cover various factors such as: having better job opportunities‚ pursuing your passion‚ etc. We believe that this research will help students and parents alike in choosing a course. Also‚ we would
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The Price of Doing Good: Consequences of Ethical Decision Making Shakela Pitts Walden University Abstract Understanding the process in which individuals; particularly leaders‚ engage in ethical decision making and factors that are involved. The purpose of this paper is to examine ethical decision making and the price and consequences leaders face for doing good. In addition an example of a leader within an organization that faces and ethical dilemma that ended with a positive outcome and the actions
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Operations The Ford-Firestone Case 1. The Recall In July 1998‚ Sam Boyden from State Farm Insurance received a call from a claims adjuster inquiring about Firestone tread separation. Sam began to research this issue and he found that there were 20 more such cases going back to 1992. All 21 cases involved Firestone ATX tires and 14 of them involved the Ford Explorer. He then sent an unsolicited e-mail to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) describing the 21 Firestone cases
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Ethical and Regulatory Issues Paper President Clinton signed the Telecommunications Act of 1996 into law in February 1996. The law modified earlier legislation‚ primarily the Communications Act of 1934. The legislation regulates broadcasting by over-the-air television and radio stations‚ cable television operators‚ satellite broadcasters‚ wireline telephone companies (local and long distance) and wireless telephone companies. The general intention of the Act was deregulation and competition. The
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This conflict is one of ethical nature. The medical workforce is sometimes forced in having to treat one patient better than another just because they meet one of the above criteria’s. Is this ethical (Kreimer‚ S.‚ 2010)? These are just a few examples of conflicts that can possibly occur in the healthcare industry‚ and the management staff will need to have the
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