Ethical Decision-Making in Organizational Contexts: Human Resources, Marketing, Finance, and Technology
Author: Dr. Anna Neya Kazanskaia
Publisher: NEYA Global Publishing
Article | NEYA Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies
Year: 2025
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-5669-1676
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-eth-ds-mk-08
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About the Article
This article examines how ethical decision-making manifests across organizational functions, highlighting the distinct challenges in human resources, marketing and communications, financial management, and technology. It emphasizes fairness, transparency, and accountability while addressing issues such as equitable recruitment, truthful communication, financial integrity, and data ethics.
By combining universal ethical principles with domain-specific practices, the article demonstrates how organizations can strengthen credibility, safeguard integrity, and build resilient cultures of accountability. It offers both theoretical grounding and practical guidance for academics and practitioners navigating evolving ethical demands.
Key Topics
- Ethical recruitment, diversity, and inclusion in HR
- Truthful communication and responsible marketing
- Financial accountability and transparent reporting
- Data ethics, privacy, and security in technology
- Cross-cutting practices for ethical decision-making
- Building resilient cultures of trust and accountability
Suggested Citation
Kazanskaia, A. N. (2025). Ethical Decision-Making in Organizational Contexts: Human Resources, Marketing, Finance, and Technology. NEYA Global Publishing. https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-sc-md-mt-08
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