Chapter 4 Flashcards
Biological influences on ethical behavior. - psychological theories that attempt to explain individual differences in behavior. -research that addresses work group influences on behavior. -organizational influences on behavior. -the cultural and societal influences on ethical behavior.
What is modeling in ethics?
Values and moral beliefs are patterned after those one admires and
aspires to identify with.
What is reinforcement in ethics?
Behaviors and beliefs that are reinforced are repeated and
eventually become permanent.
What is the concept of self-efficacy?
The individual’s sense of competence is developed through comparison to
others.
What is moral identity?
Composed of moral agency, involving intent, anticipation of consequences, and self-regulation.
What is moral efficacy?
The belief that one can successfully decide to act in moral ways.
What is bounded ethicality?
The cognitive structuring whereby decisions are interpreted using variables that do not include ethics.
Ethical fading occurs what…?
The ethical ramifications of the decision may be addressed initially but, over time, become removed from the decision-making process.
What are perverse incentives?
If incentives are set up so goals are more important than how one achieves them, then leaders should not be surprised when patterns of unethical behavior occur.
What is Kohlberg’s moral stage theory?
Emotional, physical, and cognitive development happens in stages.
What is the learning theory?
Behavior depends on the rewards an individual has received.
What are biological factors?
Behavior depends on an individual’s biological predispositions.
