Author: | Granitz, N. A. Ward, J. C. |
Title: | Actual and Perceived Sharing of Ethical Reasoning and Moral Intent Among In-Group and Out-Group Members |
Journal: | Journal of Business Ethics
2001 : OCT II, VOL. 33:4, p. 299-322 |
Index terms: | ETHICS GROUPS CULTURE |
Language: | eng |
Abstract: | This study tests actual and perceptual sharing and variation in ethical reasoning and moral intent within and across functional groups in an organization. Integrating theory on ethical behavior, group dynamics, and culture, it is proposed that organizational structure affects cognitive structure. Departmental boundaries create stronger social ties within the group as well as intergroup biases between the groups. Thus individuals will be more likely to share in ethical reasoning and moral intent with members of their own functional group (in-group) than with members of other functional groups (out-group). Additionally, they will perceive that they are more likely to share in ethical reasoning and moral intent with in-group members than with out-group members. |
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