Conflictos de valores, límites cognitivos y malas prácticas organizativas como riesgos para la utilidad de los códigos éticos en la Administración pública
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códigos éticos, conflictos de valores, emociones, motivación moral, socializaciónResumen
Objetivos: en un momento en el que miles de códigos éticos empiezan a aprobarse en las Administraciones públicas españolas, este artículo trata de aportar luz sobre sus posibilidades y limitaciones, considerando, especialmente, los retos cognitivos que representan y su inserción en entornos organizativos que, en ocasiones, socializan en malas prácticas a sus empleados. Metodología: se trata de un texto teórico y de reflexión, basado en teoría moral aplicada, centrado en la denominada ética administrativa, al que se aporta investigación reciente sobre ciencia cognitiva. Resultados: el texto resalta el destacado papel de la motivación moral y la construcción del carácter para el éxito de los códigos, pero también nos permite comprender los problemas que se derivan de los conflictos de valores en el servicio público y cómo afrontarlos. Se demuestra el papel de las emociones, sentimientos e intuiciones en la conformación de las decisiones éticas, así como el riesgo de los sesgos cognitivos en la toma de decisiones frente a problemas morales. Finalmente, se trata el problema de los riesgos de socialización y normalización de prácticas corruptas en las organizaciones. Conclusiones: derivadas de los resultados, se aportan recomendaciones para las personas y organizaciones públicas a la hora de desarrollar y utilizar los códigos.
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