Why We Fail To Do What's Right And...: Blind Spots:
Just as we have limits on our cognitive abilities (bounded rationality), we have psychological limits that prevent us from seeing the ethical dimensions of our choices.
Recognize that you will be tempted in the moment and set "pre-commitment" strategies. Blind Spots: Why We Fail to Do What's Right and...
We have a tendency to overlook the unethical behaviour of others when it is in our interest to remain ignorant (e.g., a manager ignoring a top salesperson's shady tactics). Just as we have limits on our cognitive
Organizations should audit their incentive structures. If you reward only the "bottom line," you are architecting an environment where ethical blind spots flourish. Blind Spots: Why We Fail to Do What's Right and...
Instead of assuming we are perfectly ethical, we should acknowledge our biases so we can actively guard against them.
