Managerial Ethics: An Empirical Study of Business Students in the American University of Beirut |
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Authors: | Email author" target="_blank">Philippe?W?ZgheibEmail author |
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Institution: | (1) S. Olayan School of Business, American University of Beirut, Bliss Street, P.O.B 11-0236, 1107-2020, Riad El Solh, Beirut, Lebanon |
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Abstract: | This is a study that investigated the extent of use of the three principles of ethics – utility, morality, and justice – in
managerial ethical decision making, in addition to the personal attitude towards them. It involved undergraduate and graduate
business students (total N=163) from the Olayan School of Business in the American University of Beirut, Lebanon. Two kinds of measurements were done:
self assessment, and testing with the Saschkin’ s Managerial Value Profile (1997). It showed that morality was the overriding
ethical principle used, especially in the graduate group (professionals). Business students still believed in the justice
system despite the weakness of the country’s law. Utility was the least used, although males were found to be more utilitarian
than females. Finally there was no relation between personal attitudes toward the three ethical principles, and the intentional
behavior when faced with ethical dilemmas. The findings were discussed and recommendations were given. |
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Keywords: | American University of Beirut attitude behavior business students gender justice Lebanon managerial ethics morality professionals utility |
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