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Self-Enhancing in Perceptions of Behaving Unethically.

Authors :
Manley, Gregory G.
Russell, Craig J.
Buckley, M. Ronald
Source :
Journal of Education for Business. Sep-Oct 2001 77(1):21-27.
Publication Year :
2001

Abstract

Presented with ethics scenarios, the majority of 43 accounting and 43 marketing majors perceived themselves less likely to behave unethically than others would. Marketing majors showed significantly higher levels of self-enhancement bias, a difference that decreased as perceived risk increased. (SK)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0883-2323
Volume :
77
Issue :
1
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
Journal of Education for Business
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
EJ638661
Document Type :
Journal Articles<br />Reports - Research