The Effects of Commitment to Moral Self-improvement and Religiosity on Ethics of Business Students |
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Authors: | Lada V Kurpis Mirjeta S Beqiri James G Helgeson |
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Institution: | (1) School of Business Administration, Gonzaga University, 502 E. Boone Ave, Spokane, WA, 99258-0009, U.S.A. |
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Abstract: | Using survey methodology we examined the relationships between commitment to moral self-improvement (CMSI), religiosity, ethical
problem recognition, and behavioral intentions in a sample of 242 business students. Results of the study suggest that CMSI
predicts ethical problem recognition and behavioral intentions. Our findings also suggest that CMSI is positively related
to religiosity. The study provides some evidence of CMSI being a mediator in the influence of religiosity on ethical problem
recognition and behavioral intentions. Compared to religiosity, CMSI turned out to be a better predictor of perceived importance
of ethics, ethical problem recognition, and ethical behavioral intentions. The results of the study have implications for
increasing understanding of ethical decision-making, future studies of business ethics, and business ethics education. |
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Keywords: | business ethics commitment ethical behavioral intentions ethical problem recognition moral improvement perceived importance of ethics religiosity |
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