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Dilemma at 29,000 Feet: An Exercise in Ethical Decision Making Based on the 1996 Mt. Everest Climbing Disaster

D. Christopher Kayes

George Washington University

This article describes an exercise based on the 1996 Mt. Everest mountain climbing disaster designed to teach concepts related to ethical decision making. The exercise requires analyzing multiple sides of an ethical dilemma, making an ethically defensible decision and applying this decision to current business and management practices. Instructions for teaching are outlined and resources provided. Class context and audience are described, methods for evaluation suggested. Student feedback illustrates the benefits of using the Everest events to introduce concepts related to ethical decision making. Contributions to this case study for teaching introductory organizational behavior and management ethics and values are presented.

Journal of Management Education, Vol. 26, No. 3, 307-321 (2002)
DOI: 10.1177/10562902026003006
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