reviewAnnual Review of PsychologyJul 8, 2013Closed access

(Un)Ethical Behavior in Organizations

Pennsylvania State University · Santa Clara University · +1 more institution

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Abstract

This review spotlights research related to ethical and unethical behavior in organizations. It builds on previous reviews and meta-analyses of the literature on (un)ethical behavior in organizations and discusses recent advances in the field. The review emphasizes how this research speaks to the influence of the organizational context on (un)ethical behavior, proceeding from a more macro to a more micro view on (un)ethical behavior and covering ethical infrastructures, interpersonal influences, individual differences, and cognitive and affective processes. The conclusion highlights opportunities for future research.

Citation impact

662
total citations
FWCI
73.52
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100%
References
165
Citations per year

Authors

3

Topics & keywords

Keywords
  • Psychology
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Organizational behavior
  • Context (archaeology)
  • Cognition
  • Engineering ethics
  • Field (mathematics)
  • Social psychology
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Industry, innovation and infrastructure
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