Moral Foundations Theory and Ethical Decision Making

This set of flashcards covers key concepts and definitions from the lecture notes on moral foundations theory, ethical decision-making, and related ethical concepts.

Moral Foundations Theory

Theory explaining the sources of intuitions that underlie moral judgments based on six innate foundations.

Care/Harm

Foundation reflecting the ability to feel and dislike the pain of others.

Fairness/Cheating

Foundation concerned with issues of equality and proportionality in moral judgments.

Liberty/Oppression

Foundation involving reactance and resentment toward those who dominate or restrict people's liberty.

Loyalty/Betrayal

Foundation relating to patriotism and self-sacrifice, often viewed differently by conservatives and liberals.

Authority/Subversion

Foundation reflecting the responsibility to maintain order and justice.

Sanctity/Degradation

Foundation shaped by the psychology of disgust and contamination, focusing on the sanctity of life.

Utilitarianism

Ethical philosophy focusing on the consequences of actions, aiming to maximize benefits and minimize harm.

Deontology

Ethical philosophy that emphasizes duties and principles over the consequences of actions.

Virtue Ethics

Ethical philosophy focusing on moral character and virtues rather than specific actions.

Emotional Decision-Making

The role of emotions in motivating ethical acts or behaviors during decision-making.

Ethical Dilemmas

Situations where a choice between competing values or principles must be made.

Ethical Relativism

The belief that ethical values are relative to particular people, cultures, or times.

Implicit Bias

Unconscious stereotypes or attitudes that affect decisions and actions.

Moral Licensing

A phenomenon where doing something good allows a person to feel justified in doing something bad.

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

The idea that businesses have a duty to society that goes beyond making profits.

Crisis Management

Strategies for handling and responding to crises that affect an organization.

Decision-making processes

Frameworks that guide how decisions are made within an organization, considering ethical implications.

Trust in Organizations

The reliance on the integrity, strength, ability, and character of individuals or organizations.

Social Diversity in Teams

The inclusion of individuals with different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences within a team.

Common Knowledge Effect

The tendency for group discussions to focus on information that everyone already knows.

Group Polarization

The phenomenon where group discussions tend to lead to more extreme positions than individuals would take alone.

Moral Equilibrium

The balance between moral licensing and moral compensating in ethical behavior.