morality defined by what a mature person with ‘good’ moral character would deem right
society’s rules provide a moral minimum
moral individuals can transcend rules by applying personal standards
Kohlberg’s model of cognitive moral development
preconventional stage-decisions based on concrete rewards, punishments, and immediate self-interest
conventional stage-actions conform to societal expectations
ethical behavior deemed appropriate by groups or institutions
principled stage-follow self-chosen ethical principle
see beyond authority, laws, and normsBusiness