Just-World Effect

Description of Just-World Effect. Explanation.

Definition Just-World Effect. Description.

Just-World Effect is the human tendency to believe the world is "just" and so therefore people "get what they deserve".

It is one form of many cognitive biases that is particularly relevant for managers working in the fields of business ethics and corporate responsibility.

Compare also: Moral Purpose

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End of description Just-World Effect. An explanation.