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The Rationality-Ethics Paradox in Managerial Decision-Making: A Comparative Analysis of Western and Islamic Perspectives | ||
| Religion, Management, & Governance | ||
| دوره 3، شماره 1 - شماره پیاپی 5، شهریور 2025، صفحه 23-41 اصل مقاله (219.01 K) | ||
| نوع مقاله: Article | ||
| شناسه دیجیتال (DOI): 10.30497/rmg.2025.77740 | ||
| نویسنده | ||
| Mohsen Habibi | ||
| Master's student in Human Resources, Shahid Beheshti University. | ||
| چکیده | ||
| In the complex and dynamic world of businesses and organizations, managerial decision-making plays a vital role. One of the key challenges in this area is the conflict between two significant and often contradictory principles—rationality and ethics—in decision-making processes. This article examines this conflict and the prioritization of one principle over the other in situations where both are in opposition. Specifically, the research aims to determine, based on the views of both Western and Islamic thinkers, whether rationality or ethics should take precedence in managerial decisions under such circumstances. The first section of the article analyzes the concepts of “rationality” and “ethics” within the context of managerial decision-making. Rationality, understood as a logical process based on data analysis, facilitates optimal decision-making aligned with organizational goals. On the other hand, ethics refers to a set of human and value-based principles and rules that must be considered in decision-making to ensure public interest and justice are upheld. Subsequently, the article reviews various Western philosophical perspectives on the conflict between rationality and ethics. Herbert Simon, through the concept of “bounded rationality,” emphasizes that decision-makers, due to informational and time constraints, cannot always arrive at the best and most rational choice. In contrast, John Stuart Mill advocates utilitarianism and prioritizes decisions that bring the greatest benefit to the greatest number, which may conflict with ethical principles. Meanwhile, moral philosophers such as Kant and Rawls firmly stress the importance of adhering to ethical principles in decision-making, even if such decisions may harm individual or organizational interests. The next section explores Islamic perspectives on this issue. The Holy Qur’an and the conduct of the infallibles, especially Imam Ali (peace be upon him), consistently stress the importance of integrating rationality and ethics in decision-making. Quranic verses and the sayings of the infallibles view decision-making not only from a rational perspective but also from an ethical and religious standpoint. The principles of Islamic management uphold that even in times of crisis, ethics must be observed in decision-making to ensure justice and fairness. This article also undertakes a comparative and analytical review of Western and Islamic viewpoints on this conflict, concluding that from the perspective of Islamic management, ethics must always be considered as a fundamental pillar of decision-making. This is because, within this framework, the ultimate goal of management is to achieve justice and divine satisfaction. | ||
| کلیدواژه‌ها | ||
| Managerial decision-making؛ Rationality vs. ethics؛ Islamic management؛ Utilitarianism؛ Organizational justice | ||
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