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A neurocognitive model of the ethical decision-making process: implications for study and practice
1Department of Management and Organization, University of Washington Business School, Seattle, WA 98195, USA. heyscott@u.washington.edu
The Journal of Applied Psychology
|July 13, 2006
Summary
Business ethics research reveals ethical decision-making is not just deliberate reasoning. A new neurocognitive model highlights reflexive and conscious reasoning cycles, explaining intuitive and retrospective aspects for improved organizational ethics.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Business Ethics
- Cognitive Psychology
Background:
- Traditional business ethics models focus on deliberate, reasoned decision-making.
- Growing concerns question the sole reliance on cognitive approaches for ethical decision-making.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present a novel neurocognitive model of ethical decision-making.
- To integrate intuitive and retrospective aspects into ethical decision-making frameworks.
Main Methods:
- Building upon current neuroscience and cognitive function knowledge.
- Developing a dual-cycle model integrating reflexive and conscious reasoning.
Main Results:
- Ethical decision-making involves two distinct yet interrelated cycles: reflexive pattern matching and higher-order conscious reasoning.
- The model accounts for both deliberate analysis and intuitive/retrospective processes.
Conclusions:
- The neurocognitive model offers a more comprehensive understanding of ethical decision-making.
- It opens new avenues for research and practical interventions to enhance ethical behavior in organizations.
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