Moral Courage in the Workplace

Abstract

Moral courage is an important element of ethical strength in organizational settings. The topic of moral courage in the workplace has begun to attract increased scholarly attention and it is time to bring together current findings, models, and insights. The five papers in this proposed symposium include both empirical and conceptual studies of key antecedents and consequences of moral courage in the workplace. Each paper contributes to a behavioral ethics approach and has practical and pedagogical implications for the cultivation of ethical performance in organizations. Following the presentations, a third of the session will be devoted to an integrative discussion of questions from members of the audience. Our collective goals are to provide a basis for and inspire future scholarship and to promote practical application. Sustainable Moral Courage in Organizations: Preventing Demoralization When the Going Gets Tough Presenter: Debra R. Comer; Hofstra U. Presenter: Leslie Elizabeth Sekerka; Menlo College Moral Courage and Identity of Business School Professors Presenter: Melissa Koerner; Westminster College Fostering Collective Growth and Vitality Following Acts of Moral Courage Presenter: Sheldene K Simola; Trent U. Giving Voice to Values: From Moral Courage to Moral Competence Presenter: Mary Catherine Gentile; Babson College Moral Potency: Consequence of Leadership and Antecedent of Followers’ Ethical Behavior Presenter: Sean Hannah; Wake Forest U. Presenter: Peter L. Jennings; Leavey School of Business Presenter: Dustin J Bluhm; U. of Colorado Colorado Springs