This paper develops an account of judge-dependence, conceived of as a generalization of the better known notion of response dependence. It then solves a number of problems for the view that aesthetic judgements are judge-dependent in this sense. Finally, a parallel case for the judge-dependence of moral judgement is assessed.
The study investigates the role of empathy as a predictor of ethical decision making at work. Ethical decision making was examined from two viewpoints: as an observer of unethical behaviour and as the perpetrator. Dimensions of ethical decision making were distinguished on the basis of the Jones issue-contingent model. To measure individual empathetic tendencies, The Empathy Questionnaire by Davis was used. Research results demonstrate that empathetic personality traits seem to be significant predictors for recognizing a moral issue, for forming moral judgements, and for establishing moral intents. The research offers implications for the practice of moral awareness in organizations.
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