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Ethical Dilemmas in Organizational Decision Making

by Olivia Smith 1,*
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DSSC  2021 3(1):17; https://doi.org/10.69610/j.dssc.20210322
Received: 28 January 2021 / Accepted: 25 February 2021 / Published Online: 22 March 2021
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Abstract

Organizational decision-making is a complex process laden with a myriad of ethical considerations. This paper investigates the ethical dilemmas that managers and leaders face when making critical decisions within their organizations. The study delves into the various factors that contribute to these dilemmas, including the competing interests of stakeholders, the influence of organizational culture, and the application of ethical frameworks. By examining real-life case studies, the paper demonstrates the impact of ethical considerations on decision outcomes and the long-term sustainability of the organization. It further discusses strategies for navigating these dilemmas, emphasizing the importance of integrity, transparency, and ethical leadership. The analysis concludes that while ethical dilemmas are inevitable in organizational decision-making, proactive approaches and a commitment to ethical values can mitigate their negative effects and foster a more responsible and sustainable organizational environment.

 

Keywords: Organizational Decision Making; Ethical Dilemmas; Stakeholder Interests; Ethical Leadership; Long-term Sustainability.;
Copyright: © 2021 by Smith. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY) (Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License). The use, distribution or reproduction in other forums is permitted, provided the original author(s) or licensor are credited and that the original publication in this journal is cited, in accordance with accepted academic practice. No use, distribution or reproduction is permitted which does not comply with these terms.
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Smith, O. (2021). Ethical Dilemmas in Organizational Decision Making. Decision Sciences and Social Change, 3(1), 17. doi:10.69610/j.dssc.20210322
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Smith, O. Ethical Dilemmas in Organizational Decision Making. Decision Sciences and Social Change, 2021, 3, 17. doi:10.69610/j.dssc.20210322
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Smith O. Ethical Dilemmas in Organizational Decision Making. Decision Sciences and Social Change; 2021, 3(1):17. doi:10.69610/j.dssc.20210322
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Smith, Olivia 2021. "Ethical Dilemmas in Organizational Decision Making" Decision Sciences and Social Change 3, no.1:17. doi:10.69610/j.dssc.20210322

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Smith, O. (2021). Ethical Dilemmas in Organizational Decision Making. Decision Sciences and Social Change, 3(1), 17. doi:10.69610/j.dssc.20210322

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