The Moderating Effect of Individuals' Perceptions of Ethical Work Climate on Ethical Judgments and Behavioral Intentions

摘要: Dimensions of the ethical work climate, as conceptualized by Victor and Cullen (1988), are potentially important influences on individual decision-making in organizational context. The present study examined direct indirect effects individuals' perceptions climate their judgments behavioral intentions regarding an dilemma. A national sample marketers was surveyed a scenario-based research study. results indicated that, although perceived dimensions did not have effect intentions, there were significant moderating effects. Climates emphasizing social responsibility rules/codes moderated judgment-behavioral relationship such that individuals less likely to say they would engage questionable selling practice even when themselves believe be unethical. Respondents somewhat more form consistent with judgment morally acceptable characterized emphasis team/friendship.