In today’s world, simple decisions become freighted with moral implications. Should I go to work with this cough? Should I grab the last container of hand sanitizer on the shelf before the little old ...

During social interaction, we evaluate and make decisions about each other’s behaviour and actions. However, factors underlying this decision making can be complex, and are often non-transparent to ...

Two drugs commonly used to treat depression and Parkinson's have been shown to directly impact moral decision-making when it comes to harming oneself and others. After taking the serotonin-enhancing ...

Moral rules are rigid. The 10 Commandments of the Bible’s Old Testament, for example, include unambiguous prohibitions, such as, “Thou shalt not kill.” Similarly, Kant’s categorical imperative is ...

When people feel physically closer to someone who could be harmed, they are less willing to sacrifice that person for the greater good, according to a new finding reported in Cognition & Emotion.

Moral decision-making can be influenced by situational factors that one does not anticipate. A recent study asked people moral questions on a computer screen, with their mouse cursor rigged to move ...

The Markkula Center’s Ethical Decision-Making Framework is a tool designed to 1) help users see and identify a broader set of ethical issues than they would have without it, and 2) guide users through ...

The digital revolution impacted all aspects of people's lives, including leadership. As a result, how leaders communicate with their teams and the public is more transparent and accessible than ever.

We know sleep makes us healthier, mentally and physically. Sleeping well increases longevity, makes us more productive and better decision-makers. Sleep contributes to stronger, more positive ...