Ethical Choices and Decisions for Knowledge Dilemmas

Emerald Group Publishing Limited eBooks 2026 Book chapter

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Authors: Jelina Haines, Norman Mooradian, Benjamin Anyacho, Cynthia Hilsinger, Malgorzata Zieba
DOI: 10.1108/978-1-83753-882-920261007
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References: 49

Abstract

This chapter presents the traditional ethical decision-making model and explains why a new model is needed. It adapts Trevino’s Person-Situation Interaction Model for ethical decisions pertaining to knowledge. The chapter describes factors influencing a decision maker, including personal attributes, ethical philosophy and ideology, ethical decision history, and environmental factors.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Ethics in Business and Education Academic integrity and plagiarism Ethics in medical practice

Publication details

Journal / source
Emerald Group Publishing Limited eBooks
Pages
105–125
Publication date
16 February 2026
Language
EN
Document type
Book chapter