LOVELY PROFESSIONAL UNIVERSITY Form/LPUO/AP-3(The format to be used for Planning the academic activities other than Lecturers/Tutorial/Practical like

Assignments, Case study, Presentation, Quiz, Projects, Class tests, industrial visits, teaching practice, court visits etc. to be undertaken as a part of the continuous assessment for the Course)

ACADEMIC ACTIVITY NO 5

School of Business Department of Management

Name of the faculty member –

Course No. MGT512 Course Title: Essentials Of Organizational Behaviour

Class- BBA Semester-2nd Section-1012, 1013

Max. Marks 25 Date of Allotment: Date of Submission:

Important: To be read before filling up the Plan format.1. Planning for academic activities other than Lecturers/Tutorial/Practical like Assignments, Case study, Presentation,

Quiz, Projects, Class tests, industrial visits, teaching practice, court visits etc to be undertaken as a part of the continuous assessment for the Course should be prepared separately as per the format at the start of the session.

2. Industry oriented academic activity should be encouraged. If the academic activity is organization based, please specify the organization with respect to the assignment. Absolute theoretical academic assignments, which involve only copying from the books, should be discouraged. Model *(Method/Pedagogy) used in allotment and evaluation of the assignments should also be specified in the assignment plans itself.

3. All the students should be given a different topic of assignment, in all cases either the topic of assignment should be different or the organization on which the assignment is based should be different.

S.No Roll No TopicNo.

Objectives of Academic Activity

Topic Organization Model*

1.

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01 To encourage reading

writing and analytical

skills among the

students. Focusing on

in-depth knowledge of

the allotted topic.

Each Student will be assigned

a topic in which one

contemporary issue of

Organizational Behavior will

be given and the term-paper

of the same need to be

prepared. The Parameters to

be covered are

1. Emergence of the

Topic

2. Review of literature

3. How companies are

handling these issues

4. Critical Appraisal

5. Bibliography

Change

Management

Evaluation on

the basis of

-Grasp of the subject: Overall view of the subject, comprehensi-veness; 40%.

-Research: Soundness of interpretation; quality of material; effort expended to gather information ("40%).

-Format: Appearance of paper; sentence structure- spelling - READABILITY ("20%).

2. 02 Flexi timing

3. 03 Diverse work force

4. 04 Corporate Ethics

5. 05 Employee empowerment

6. 06 Encouraging innovation in work place

7. 07 Virtual teams

8. A08 Flexible workforce

9. 09 Women as leaders: Current scenario and challenges

10. 10 Job satisfaction

11. 11 Transformational leadership

12. 12 Managing employee resistance to change

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13. 13 Effects of Organizational Culture on Employee Morale

14. 14 Emotional intelligence

15. 15 Ethical Decision making: Is it possible in real life?

16. 16 Motivation of employees: Is it so easy?

17. 17 TQM

18. 18 Organizational behaviour - A vital ingredient in the development of the work force.

19. 19 Mentoring: A strategy for Organisational Excellence

20. 20 Stress Management

21. 21 Women as leaders: Current scenario and challenges

22. 22 Motivational Factors

23. 23 Organization culture

24. 24 Participative Management

25. 25 Change Management

26. 26 Flexi Timings

27. 27 Managing employee resistance to change

28. 28 Work life balance

29. 29 Flexi Timing

30. 30 Diverse Work Force

31. 31 Impact of Organization culture on employee performance

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32. R115B32 Virtual Teams

33. 33 Corporate Social

Responsibility34. 34 Organizational

Stress35. 35 Monetary Vs.

Non Monetary Benefits

36. 36 Corporate Social Responsibility

37. 37 Women as leaders: Current

scenario and challenges

38. 38 Work Life Balance- a challenge in present Era

39. 39 Organizational Ethics

40. 40 Strategies to Increase Job satisfaction

41. 41 Employee satisfaction

42. 42 Employee empowerment

43. 43 A study on leadership

styles44. 44 Incentive

payments45. 45 Emotional

intelligence46. 46 Formal Vs.

informal communicatio

n47. 47 Employee

Engagement48. 48 Personality

types: the current research

49. 49 Effect Of organization culture on employee turnover

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50. 50 Ethical Decision making: Is it

possible in real life?

51. 51 Significance of Emotional Intelligence at work Place

52. 52 Organizational behaviour -

Challenges in businesses operating

across multinational or

global boundaries.

53. 53 Creative decision making

and how diversity in the workplace can

help in the process of creativity

54. 54 Employee Engagement

55. 55 Employee engagement practices

56. 56 Emotions at workplace

57. 57 Impact of organization culture on employee attitude

58. 58 Creative decision making and how diversity in the workplace can help in the process of creativity

59. 59 Participative Management

60. 60 Employee engagement

practices61. 61 Incentive

payments62. 62 Talent

Management63. 63 Incentive

payments64. 64 Women as

leaders4

65. 65 Communication System

66. 66 Organizational behaviour - Challenges in businesses operating across multinational or global boundaries.

67. 67 Motivator: Monetary Vs. Non Monetary

Benefits 68. 68 Employee

Engagement

Date: Sig. of Faculty member

Remarks by HOD (Mandatory)

Sig. of HOD with dateRemarks by HOS (Mandatory)

Sig. of HOS with date

Determinants of sales persons' ethical decision making: the case of real estate agentsGoitom Tesfom, Nancy J Birch. International Journal of Business Governance and Ethics. Olney: 2011. Vol. 6, Iss. 1; pg. 28

Abstract (Summary)

Much research on cognitive moral development of sales persons has focused on measuring the level of moral cognitive developments of a certain group of professionals for the purpose of comparing it to results derived from other professionals. This research takes a different direction. Our first objective is to determine the factors that have the most influence on the real estate agents' moral decision behaviour, and second, to determine if any relationships exist between the factors that influence the real estate agents' moral decision behaviour and real estate agents' demographic characteristics. This research is based on a survey of 249 real estate agents. [PUBLICATION ABSTRACT]

Cultural Effects on Business Students' Ethical Decisions: A Chinese Versus American Comparison

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Sherry F Li, Obeua S Persons. Journal of Education for Business. Washington: 2011. Vol. 86, Iss. 1; pg. 10, 7 pgs

Abstract (Summary)

The authors used a corporate code of ethics to create 18 scenarios for examining cultural effects on ethical decisions of Chinese versus American business students. Four cultural differences were hypothesized to contribute to overall less ethical decisions of Chinese students. The results support the hypothesis and indicate strong cultural effects on 5 areas of the code: (a) accurate accounting records, (b) proper use of company assets, (c) compliance with laws, (d) trading on inside information, and (e) reporting unethical behavior. Business educators and corporate ethics trainers should be aware of these cultural effects, and provide more coverage and special emphasis on these areas when they have Chinese students or entry-level personnel. [PUBLICATION ABSTRACT]

Ethics; Investigators at University of South Australia publish new data on ethicsAnonymous. Investment Weekly News. Atlanta: Dec 11, 2010. pg. 845

Abstract (Summary)

The researchers concluded: "It is then noted that both Aristotelian and Confucian virtue ethics include suggestions about support for moral decision making that are also consistent with modern theory."

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2010 DEC 11 - (VerticalNews.com) -- "In recent years, increasing attention has been given to virtue ethics in business. Aristotle's thought is often seen as the basis of the virtue ethics tradition," investigators in Adelaide, Australia report.

"For Aristotle, the idea of phronesis, or 'practical wisdom', lies at the foundation of ethics. Confucian ethics has notable similarities to Aristotelian virtue ethics, and may embody some similar ideas of practical wisdom. This article considers how ideas of moral judgment in these traditions are consistent with modern ideas about intuition in management decision making. A hypothetical case is considered where the complexity of ethical decision making in a group context illustrates the importance of intuitive, phronesis-like judgment," wrote C. Provis and colleagues, University of South Australia.

The researchers concluded: "It is then noted that both Aristotelian and Confucian virtue ethics include suggestions about support for moral decision making that are also consistent with modern theory."

Provis and colleagues published their study in the Journal of Business Ethics (Virtuous Decision Making for Business Ethics. Journal of Business Ethics, 2010;91(Suppl. 1):3-16).

For additional information, contact C. Provis, University of South Australia, School Management, Adelaide, SA 5000, Australia.

The publisher of the Journal of Business Ethics can be contacted at: Springer, Van Godewijckstraat 30, 3311 Gz Dordrecht, Netherlands.

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Keywords: City:Adelaide, Country:Australia, Ethics

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Recent Work in Ethical Theory and Its Implications for Business EthicsDenis G Arnold, Robert Audi, Matt Zwolinski. Business Ethics Quarterly. Chicago: Oct 2010. Vol. 20, Iss. 4; pg. 559

Abstract (Summary)

We review recent developments in ethical pluralism, ethical particularism, Kantian intuitionism, rights theory, and climate change ethics, and show the relevance of these developments in ethical theory to contemporary business ethics. This paper explains why pluralists think that ethical decisions should be guided by multiple standards and why particularists emphasize the crucial role of context in determining sound moral judgments. We explain why Kantian intuitionism emphasizes the discerning power of intuitive reason and seek to integrate that with the comprehensiveness of Kant's moral framework. And we show how human rights can be grounded in human agency, and explain the connections between human rights and climate change. [PUBLICATION ABSTRACT]

Can Ethics Education Improve Ethical Judgment? An Empirical StudyPeggy A Cloninger, T T Selvarajan. S.A.M. Advanced Management Journal. Cincinnati: Autumn 2010. Vol. 75, Iss. 4; pg. 4, 10 pgs

Abstract (Summary)

Ethics scandals and corrupt practices can ruin a business. Can good judgment and ethical decision-making be taught in business schools? While these schools are now trying to incorporate ethics education, few studies have examined the effectiveness of such courses. This study focuses on the influence of successful outcomes on perceptions of ethical behavior. Is a successful person more likely to be considered ethical, regardless of other factors? A statistical analysis of responses from 175 people who were working and also pursuing master's degrees in business supported the hypothesis that a comprehensive course with an ethical focus mitigated bias in judging the ethical standing of others. [PUBLICATION ABSTRACT]

Business Ethics; Researchers from University of Wollongong detail findings in business ethicsAnonymous. Economics Week. Atlanta: Sep 10, 2010. pg. 437

Abstract (Summary)

According to a study from Australia, The relationship between spiritual well-being and ethical orientations in decision making is examined through a survey of executives in organizations listed on the Australian Stock Exchange.

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2010 SEP 10 - (VerticalNews.com) -- According to a study from Australia, "The relationship between spiritual well-being and ethical orientations in decision making is examined through a survey of executives in organizations listed on the Australian Stock Exchange. The four domains of spiritual well-being, personal, communal, environmental and transcendental (Fisher, Spiritual health: its nature and place in the school curriculum, PhD thesis, University of Melbourne, 1998; Gomez and Fisher, Pers Individ Differ 35:1975-1991, 2003) are examined in relation to idealism and relativism (Forsyth, J Pers Soc Psychol 39(1):175-184, 1980)."

"reveal that spiritual well-being, in particular the communal domain of spiritual well-being, is correlated with and predictive of idealism. However, the relationship between spiritual well-being and relativism is weak. Implications of the study are discussed in terms of developing managerial programs that enhance communal well-being which should lead to greater idealism in decision making," wrote M. Fernando and colleagues, University of Wollongong.

The researchers concluded: "Limitations of the study and future research opportunities are outlined."

Fernando and colleagues published the results of their research in the Journal of Business Ethics (The Relationship Between Spiritual Well-Being and Ethical Orientations in Decision Making: An Empirical Study with Business Executives in Australia. Journal of Business Ethics, 2010;95(2):211-225).

For additional information, contact M. Fernando, University of Wollongong, School Management & Mkt, Faculty Commerce, Wollongong, NSW 2522, Australia.

The publisher of the Journal of Business Ethics can be contacted at: Springer, Van Godewijckstraat 30, 3311 Gz Dordrecht, Netherlands.

Ethical decision-making: an integrative model for business practiceJ.R.C. Pimentel, J.R. Kuntz, Detelin S. Elenkov. European Business Review. Bradford: 2010. Vol. 22, Iss. 4; pg. 359

Abstract (Summary)

Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to offer an interdisciplinary review of the existing research on ethical behavior - informed by philosophical theories, social sciences, and applied business research - and identifies the merits and limitations of the extant theories, including the applicability of prescriptive frameworks and models to business practice. Design/methodology/approach - Following the review, the paper advances a descriptive model of ethical decision-making criteria that elucidates how individual, organizational, and environmental variables interact to influence attitude formation across critical components of an ethical issue. Findings - The model advanced expands upon other existing frameworks and provides a comprehensive and simultaneous assessment of the interplay between individual-level variables (e.g. demographic variables, position in the organisation), the structure and climate of the organisation in which the decisions are made, and the social and political features of the business environment. Practical implications - The proposed model can be used as a training tool and it holds several advantages over the extant alternatives, namely versatility (it is adaptable to the specific organizational context in which respondents are required to conceptualize the dilemma and generate courses of action), and scope (the model allows for the simultaneous assessment of a myriad of cross-level variables). Originality/value - The paper offers a comprehensive decision-making model that can be used to examine ethical decisions in business settings, to investigate potential differences in decision-making accuracy and ethical reasoning between groups and individuals, and to examine the impact of changing ethical climates in organizational strategy.[PUBLICATION ABSTRACT]

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Business Ethics; New findings reported from P. Punchevamichelotti and co-authors describe advances in business ethicsAnonymous. Economics Week. Atlanta: Jun 4, 2010. pg. 101

Abstract (Summary)

According to recent research published in the Journal of Business Ethics, An emerging body of literature has highlighted a gap in our understanding of the extent to which the salience attached to human rights is likely to influence the extent to which an individual takes account of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in decision making.

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2010 JUN 4 - (VerticalNews.com) -- According to recent research published in the Journal of Business Ethics, "An emerging body of literature has highlighted a gap in our understanding of the extent to which the salience attached to human rights is likely to influence the extent to which an individual takes account of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in decision making. The primary aim of this study is to begin to address this gap by understanding how individuals attribute different emphasis on specific aspects of human rights when making decisions to purchase, work, invest or support the community operations for socially responsible organisations."

"In order to achieve this objective, a survey instrument was administered to professionals in Russia and Bulgaria. Our data indicate that there is a significant correlation between individuals' sensitivity towards different components of human rights and their perceptions of the importance of CSR in decision making. Specifically, the recognition of political rights was strongly associated with the willingness to purchase, invest, seek employment and support socially responsible firms," wrote P. Punchevamichelotti and colleagues.

The researchers concluded: "Our analysis also outlines significant differences between the Russian and the Bulgarian samples with regard to the manners in which individuals rate the importance of civil, political and economic human rights."

Punchevamichelotti and colleagues published their study in the Journal of Business Ethics (The Relationship Between Individuals' Recognition of Human Rights and Responses to Socially Responsible Companies: Evidence from Russia and Bulgaria. Journal of Business Ethics, 2010;93(4):583-605).

For additional information, contact P. Punchevamichelotti, ESC Rennes School Business, 2 Rue Robert dArbrissel CS 76522, F-35065 Rennes, France.

The publisher's contact information for the Journal of Business Ethics is: Springer, Van Godewijckstraat 30, 3311 Gz Dordrecht, Netherlands.

Keywords: City:Rennes, Country:France, Business Ethics

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Business Ethics; Researchers from University of St. Thomas report details of new studies and findings in the area of business ethicsAnonymous. Economics & Business Week. Atlanta: Apr 24, 2010. pg. 78

Abstract (Summary)

According to a study from the United States, In this article, I argue that if we challenge some tacit assumptions of narrow rationality that endure in much of entrepreneurial studies, we can elevate entrepreneurial ethics beyond mere external constraints on rational action, and move toward fuller integration of ethics as an intrinsic part of the process of value creation itself.

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2010 APR 24 - (VerticalNews.com) -- According to a study from the United States, "In this article, I argue that if we challenge some tacit assumptions of narrow rationality that endure in much of entrepreneurial studies, we can elevate entrepreneurial ethics beyond mere external constraints on rational action, and move toward fuller integration of ethics as an intrinsic part of the process of value creation itself. To this end, I propose the concept of practical wisdom as a framework for exploring entrepreneurial decision making and action that can broaden the scope of our research to recognize entrepreneurship as an inherently normative enterprise."

"Specifically, I suggest that a framework built upon a concept of practical wisdom enables us to adopt a richer and more complex view of entrepreneurial decision making that is well suited to the dynamic and uncertain context of entrepreneurship. Further, this framework enriches our view of entrepreneurial ethics to include consideration of the personal character, values, and purpose of the entrepreneur," wrote L.C. Dunham and colleagues, University of St. Thomas.

The researchers concluded: "By examining entrepreneurship through a lens of practical wisdom, we can open up new avenues of fruitful inquiry for scholars of entrepreneurship."

Dunham and colleagues published their study in the Journal of Business Ethics (From Rational to Wise Action: Recasting Our Theories of Entrepreneurship. Journal of Business Ethics, 2010;92(4):513-530).

For more information, contact L.C. Dunham, University of St Thomas, St Paul, MN, USA.

Publisher contact information for the Journal of Business Ethics is: Springer, Van Godewijckstraat 30, 3311 Gz Dordrecht, Netherlands.

Keywords: State:MN, Country:United States, Business Ethics, Life Sciences

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Business Ethics; New business ethics study findings recently were published by researchers at Dominican UniversityAnonymous. Economics Week. Atlanta: Mar 19, 2010. pg. 82

Abstract (Summary)

According to recent research from the United States, This case is designed to help students analyze decision making from various ethical perspectives and to use stakeholder analysis.

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2010 MAR 19 - (VerticalNews.com) -- According to recent research from the United States, "This case is designed to help students analyze decision making from various ethical perspectives and to use stakeholder analysis. The case perspective is that of the CEO of Degussa AG, a multispecialty chemical company, headquartered in Dusseldorf, Germany."

"Degussa is considering whether to submit a bid to supply its anti-graffiti coating, Protectosil (R), for a new Memorial to the Murdered Jews in Europe being planned for Berlin. Degussa's ethical dilemma is that a former Degussa subsidiary, Degesch, manufactured and supplied the Zyklon B nerve gas used by the Nazis to kill Jews in the concentration camps during World War II. Although Degussa has made attempts both to acknowledge and to atone for its war-time Nazi collaboration, public disclosure of its bid has the potential to engulf Degussa in controversy when activists and Jewish leaders learn of it," wrote A. Rosenbloom and colleagues, Dominican University.

The researchers concluded: "Students are asked to evaluate the bid's benefits and costs to Degussa's stakeholders, to consider the relevance of a company's historical legacy to contemporary decision making, and to explore how German corporate history during and after the Holocaust has parallels to human rights issues in other countries."

Rosenbloom and colleagues published their study in the Journal of Business Ethics (Degussa AG and its Holocaust Legacy. Journal of Business Ethics, 2010;92(2):183-194).

For additional information, contact A. Rosenbloom, Dominican University, River Forest, IL, USA.

Publisher contact information for the Journal of Business Ethics is: Springer, Van Godewijckstraat 30, 3311 Gz Dordrecht, Netherlands.

Keywords: City:River Forest, State:IL, Country:United States, Business Ethics, Life Sciences

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Business Ethics; Studies from T. Patel et al add new findings in the area of business ethicsAnonymous. Economics & Business Week. Atlanta: Dec 19, 2009. pg. 71

Abstract (Summary)

According to recent research from La Rochelle, France, In this conceptual article, we look at the impact of culture on ethical decision making from a Douglasian Cultural Theory (CT) perspective.

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2009 DEC 19 - (VerticalNews.com) -- According to recent research from La Rochelle, France, "In this conceptual article, we look at the impact of culture on ethical decision making from a Douglasian Cultural Theory (CT) perspective. We aim to show how CT can be used to explain the diversity and dynamicity of ethical beliefs and behaviours found in every social system, be it a corporation, a nation or even an individual."

"We introduce CT in the context of ethical decision making and then use it to discuss examples of business ethics in the Indian business context. We argue that the use of CT allows for a theoretically more sophisticated treatment of culture in ethical decision making and thus the avoidance of some common problems with existing cross-cultural studies of business ethics," wrote T. Patel and colleagues.

The researchers concluded: "In our discussion, we raise questions about the compatibility between management systems and processes created in one context and ethical behaviours in another."

Patel and colleagues published their study in the Journal of Business Ethics (Making Sense of the Diversity of Ethical Decision Making in Business: An Illustration of the Indian Context. Journal of Business Ethics, 2009;90(2):171-186).

For additional information, contact T. Patel, La Rochelle Business School, La Rochelle, France.

Publisher contact information for the Journal of Business Ethics is: Springer, Van Godewijckstraat 30, 3311 Gz Dordrecht, Netherlands.

Keywords: City:La Rochelle, Country:France, City:La Rochelle, Country:France, Life Sciences, Business Ethics.

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ethical decision making in tough timesT L Stanley. SuperVision. Burlington: Mar 2009. Vol. 70, Iss. 3; pg. 3, 4 pgs

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Many organizations cannot do the "Right Thing". In a topsy-turvy world, organizations are casting about ethically like a ship without a rudder. Many times, profits and promotions outweigh doing the "Right Thing". When an organization is not straightforward, chaotic decision-making can result. Organizational leaders are under the spotlight, because employees are always watching supervisors and managers. Being a role model for employees may seem old fashioned, but employees are looking to supervisors for leadership. Therefore, supervisors have a tremendous influence upon employee conduct. If supervisors, have high ethical standards, employees will emulate the same. Today, the business community and all organizations must work overtime to put forth a positive image. The turbulent times require all organizations to demonstrate they are good corporate citizens. Good service, square dealing, and ethical behavior are essential to positive interactions. And, organizations should show the world that integrity trumps all other considerations.

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Emergence of Ethical Issues During Strategic Change ImplementationScott Sonenshein. Organization Science. Linthicum: Jan/Feb 2009. Vol. 20, Iss. 1; pg. 223, 18 pgs

Abstract (Summary)

Using qualitative data from a Fortune 500 company undergoing a strategic change, I describe the emergence of three ethical issues and build a theory to explain how this emergence unfolds. I find that some employees reframe the meaning of strategic issues as involving ethical implications because of trigger points, ambiguity, and the use of an available employee welfare frame. These employees take the meaning of strategic issues and reinterpret them as either leading to harmful consequences or the violation of a right. I conclude by discussing the theoretical implications for business ethics and sensemaking research, and the practical implications for responding to ethical issues. [PUBLICATION ABSTRACT]

The Business Choice or the Ethical Choice: Decision-Making in an Incentive EnvironmentQuintress L Hollis, Mehenna Yakhou. Business Renaissance Quarterly. Pasadena: Winter 2008. Vol. 3, Iss. 4; pg. 21, 9 pgs

Abstract (Summary)

The purpose of the paper is to gain understanding of how and why ethical choices and business choices are often in conflict. Specifically, the paper uses an interpretative case study approach to highlight a common ethical dilemma - decision-making in a performance-based compensation environment, and to provide a discussion on the nature of the dilemma, who it involves, the advantages and disadvantages of both business and ethical sides, and what, if anything, companies are doing to mitigate conflicts. The paper highlights the need for companies to consider a broader focus in the compensation system's design, one that steps further outside the boundaries of individual motivations and short-term profits. [PUBLICATION ABSTRACT]

Ethics Perception: Does Teaching Make a Difference?Nhung T Nguyen, M Tom Basuray, William P Smith, Donald Kopka, Donald N McCulloh. Journal of Education for Business. Washington: Nov/Dec 2008. Vol. 84, Iss. 2; pg. 66, 10 pgs

Abstract (Summary)

The present study examined student learning in business ethics, particularly ethical judgment, using R. E. Reidenbach and D. P. Robin's (1990) Multidimensional Ethics Scale (MES). The authors asked 262 undergraduate students to provide ethical judgment rating, first at the beginning of the semester and again at

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the end of the semester. Students judged 3 moral issues in the MES-labeled sales, auto, and retail-using 3 ethics theories: moral equity, relativism, and contractualism. Ethics learning was only significant in contractualism ethics for the auto scenario. Further, ethics learning significantly predicted ethical behavioral intent, supporting A. Bandura's (1986) social cognitive theory. The authors provide theoretical and practical implications based on the study's findings. [PUBLICATION ABSTRACT]

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Business Ethics; Researchers from California State University describe findings in business ethicsAnonymous. Investment Business Weekly. Atlanta: Jun 23, 2008. pg. 316

Abstract (Summary)

Unexpectedly, managers utilizing a balanced linear/nonlinear thinking style were least likely to adopt an act utilitarian rationale for ethical decision-making across the vignettes, suggesting that balanced thinkers may be more likely to produce ethical decisions by considering a wider range of alternatives and ruling out those that are justified solely on the basis of their outcomes, wrote K. Groves and colleagues, California State University.

Intro: http://www.managementaccountant.in/2008/06/ethical-decision-making.html

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