Use of Balanced Experiential Inquiry to build ethical strength in the workplace

Journal of Management Development

Volumn 31, Issue 3, 2012, Pages 275-286

  Sekerka, Leslie E ^a   Godwin, Lindsey N ^b   Charnigo, Richard ^c  

^a Menlo College   (United States)

^b CHAMPLAIN COLLEGE   (United States)

^c UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY   (United States)

Author keywords

Business ethics; Decision making; Desired moral approbation; Ethical decision making; Experiential learning; Management ethics education and training; Managers; Training

Indexed keywords

EID: 84857941245     PISSN: 02621711     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1108/02621711211208907     Document Type: Article

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