Journal article
The Influence of Unethical Peer Behavior on Observers’ Unethical Behavior: A Social Cognitive Perspective
Journal of business ethics, Vol.109(2), pp.117-131
08/2012
Handle:
https://hdl.handle.net/2376/115882
Abstract
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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- Title
- The Influence of Unethical Peer Behavior on Observers’ Unethical Behavior: A Social Cognitive Perspective
- Creators
- Michael O’Fallon - School of Hospitality, Sport and Recreation Management James Madison University 361 Godwin Hall Harrisonburg VA 22807 USAKenneth Butterfield - Department of Management, Information Systems, and Entrepreneurship Washington State University P.O. Box 644736 Pullman WA 99164-4736 USA
- Publication Details
- Journal of business ethics, Vol.109(2), pp.117-131
- Academic Unit
- Management, Information Systems, and Entrepreneurship, Department of
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands; Dordrecht
- Identifiers
- 99900548386401842
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article