Abstract

This paper explores and promotes the effective use of case studies to teach ethical decision making to construction management (CM) students. The importance of ethical decision making in commercial construction and leadership is presented emphasizing critical societal and economic impacts of industry. Quantitative and qualitative findings from a 2021 instructor survey of American Council of Construction Educators (ACCE) are presented based on themes found in literature. Authentic case studies are discussed along with important topical research that could benefit society. Future research pertaining to CM including non-rational factors and personal relationships in decision making, unique pressures and an “everybody does it” attitude, systemic ethical transgressions, whistleblowing, and instructor views on their program’s ethical decision-making content are identified. CM instruction developing student awareness of consequences of their individual decisions through the use of authentic case studies could contribute to both industry and society.

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John R. Weber
Student, PhD, Colorado State University, Colorado, United States

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Paper Presentation in a Themed Session

Theme

Social Impacts

KEYWORDS

CASE STUDY, COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION, DECISION, ETHIC, LAW, PUBLIC, REGULATION, SOCIAL

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