Blind Spots: Why We Fail to Do What's Right and What to Do about It Max H. Bazerman and Ann E. Tenbrunsel is an English-language printed study book about business ethics. This book is suitable for readers who want to gain insight into ethical decision-making and the causes of moral mistakes.
The authors examine blind spots and how we overestimate our own ethical capabilities. They explain why traditional approaches often fall short and show how unconscious factors, such as ethical fading, can lead to serious ethical failures. Using examples such as Enron, the Ford Pinto, and the Challenger disaster, the authors illustrate the difference between our 'should self' and 'want self' and provide tools to promote ethical behavior.
This study book discusses how ethical standards shift, why we sometimes ignore the behavior of others, and how existing compliance initiatives can sometimes backfire. The authors emphasize the importance of psychology in making moral choices and show how organizations and individuals can act more ethically.
Content themes include, among others, business ethics, management decision-making, and social responsibility in a business context.