Ethical Dilemmas in a Knowledge Economy

Emerald Group Publishing Limited eBooks 2026 Book chapter

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Authors: Jelina Haines, Norman Mooradian, Benjamin Anyacho, Cynthia Hilsinger, Malgorzata Zieba
DOI: 10.1108/978-1-83753-882-920261004
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References: 15

Abstract

This chapter provides a deep dive into ethical dilemmas. It explains ethical dilemmas in everyday language, distinguishes between apparent and genuine dilemmas, and distinguishes between intentional and unintentionally created dilemmas. The authors call out six reasons why ethical dilemmas are increasing today and highlight the increasingly complex and dynamic nature of the knowledge economy. In this chapter, the authors expand the six categories of ethical dilemmas pertaining to knowledge by describing the types of dilemmas for each of the six categories discussed in Chapter 3.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Ethics in Business and Education Society Economy and Ethics Research Ethics in medical practice

Publication details

Journal / source
Emerald Group Publishing Limited eBooks
Pages
47–69
Publication date
16 February 2026
Language
EN
Document type
Book chapter