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The development of six ethical business dilemmas

Randi L. Sims (Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA)

Leadership & Organization Development Journal

ISSN: 0143-7739

Article publication date: 1 July 1999

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Abstract

As interest in the field of business ethics grows, so does the need for measures which can be utilized by a wide range of researchers. The purpose of this study is to research ethical business scenarios which are useful in studying ethical decision making, six such dilemmas are presented. The preliminary analysis, utilizing 248 respondents employed in full‐time positions, indicates that overall the dilemmas do not simply measure demographic characteristics of the individual or organization, but instead measure actual differences in ethical decision making.

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Sims, R.L. (1999), "The development of six ethical business dilemmas", Leadership & Organization Development Journal, Vol. 20 No. 4, pp. 189-197. https://doi.org/10.1108/01437739910276993

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MCB UP Ltd

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