Conscience and Compromise: The Struggle of Moral Codes in Business

Lap Nina

Management Consulting Journal, 2024, vol. 7, issue 2, 80-84

Abstract: This paper investigates the ethical dilemmas faced by consultants when balancing personal morals with professional obligations, using a real-life case study involving a consultant overhearing illegal price-fixing activities. The case highlights the consultant’s internal conflict and the decision to remain silent due to fear of professional repercussions and power dynamics. The analysis discusses violations of the Dutch OOA code of conduct, particularly concerning integrity and professional independence, and explores the ethical frameworks of moral disengagement, consequentialism, and virtue ethics. The paper emphasizes the complexity of moral integrity in consulting and the potential consequences of both action and inaction in ethically challenging situations.

Date: 2024
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DOI: 10.2478/mcj-2024-0009

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