“Ethical Decision Making by Individuals in Organizations: An Issue-Contingent Model,” written by author Thomas M. Jones, shares three important definitions of ethical decision making. The three include a moral issue, which is “present where a person’s actions, when freely performed, may harm or benefit
others” (Velasquez & Rostankowski, 1985). The second, a moral agent, which is “a person who makes a moral decision, even though he or she may not recognize that moral issues are at stake.” And finally, an ethical decision, which is defined as a “decision that is both legal and morally acceptable to the larger community.” These three definitions are used in every day life and are very helpful and important when it comes to businesses and how they operate in their respected environment. I think the questions discussed in the article provide a good outline of what employers and leaders of companies should keep in mind when hiring and navigating employees. The article discusses sort of an outline for businesses to follow, which is vital if a business truly prioritizes business ethics and its importance. This text reminds me of the other texts I just read, “Ethics Awareness,” by UC San Diego, as they emphasize the importance of business ethics. Both articles discuss similar ethical frameworks and why they are so important within a business environement.

UC San Diego. (2022, February 3) Ethics Awareness. Blink.ucsd.edu. https://blink.ucsd.edu/finance/accountability/ethics-awareness.html

Jones, T. M. (1991) Ethical decision making by individuals in organizations: An issue-contingent model. The Academy of Management Review, 16(2), 366. https://doi.org/10.2307/258867