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The Influence of Unethical Peer Behavior on Observers’ Unethical Behavior: A Social Cognitive Perspective

verfasst von: Michael J. O’Fallon, Kenneth D. Butterfield

Erschienen in: Journal of Business Ethics | Ausgabe 2/2012

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The relationship between unethical peer behavior and observers’ unethical behavior traditionally has been examined from a social learning perspective. We employ two additional theoretical lenses, social identity theory and social comparison theory, each of which offers additional insight into this relationship. Data from 600 undergraduate business students in two universities provide support for all the three perspectives, suggesting that unethical behavior is influenced by social learning, social identity, and social comparison processes. Implications for managers and future research are discussed.

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Titel: The Influence of Unethical Peer Behavior on Observers’ Unethical Behavior: A Social Cognitive Perspective
verfasst von: Michael J. O’Fallon
Kenneth D. Butterfield
Publikationsdatum: 01.08.2012
Verlag: Springer Netherlands
Erschienen in: Journal of Business Ethics / Ausgabe 2/2012
Print ISSN: 0167-4544
Elektronische ISSN: 1573-0697
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10551-011-1111-7

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