Ethical dilemma
Ethical dilemma (alternatively known as ethical choice; hereinafter, the Dilemma) is a situation in which individuals are required to define right and wrong conduct.
Definitions
According to Organizational Behavior by Robbins and Judge (17th edition),
- Ethical dilemma. A situation in which individuals are required to define right and wrong conduct.
Key concepts
- Ethics. Principles, values, and beliefs that define what is right and wrong behavior.
- Behavioral ethics. Analyzing how people actually behave when confronted with ethical dilemmas.