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Behavioral Ethics in Organizations: A Review

Linda Klebe TreviñoSmeal College of Business, 402 Business Building, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA 16802,Gary R. WeaverAlfred Lerner College of Business & Economics, University of Delaware, Newark, DE 19716Scott J. ReynoldsBusiness School, University of Washington, Box 353200, Seattle, WA 98195-3200
2006en
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Abstract

The importance of ethical behavior to an organization has never been more apparent, and in recent years researchers have generated a great deal of knowledge about the management of individual ethical behavior in organizations. We review this literature and attempt to provide a coherent portrait of the current state of the field. We discuss individual, group, and organizational influences and consider gaps in current knowledge and obstacles that limit our understanding. We conclude by offering directions for future research on behavioral ethics in organizations.

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