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| Author: | Dalton, D. Ortegren, M. |
| Title: | Gender differences in ethics research: the importance of controlling for the social desirability response bias |
| Journal: | Journal of Business Ethics
2011 : SEP, VOL. 103:1, p. 73-93 |
| Index terms: | decision making research questionnaires business ethics social psychology |
| Language: | eng |
| Abstract: | Gender is one of the most frequently researched variables within the ethics field. Prior studies that find gender differences, suggest females consistently reporting more ethical responses than males. Nevertheless, prior research also implies that females are more prone to responding socially desirably. Consequently, it is not certain whether gender differences in ethical decision-making exist because females are more ethical or possibly because females are more prone to the social desirability response bias. Using a 30 scenario sample from prior studies where gender differences were found, we investigate whether the gender differences remain robust after social desirability is controlled for. The data suggest that the effect of gender on ethical decision-making is largely faded when social desirability is included in the analysis. Thus, the social desirability response bias seems to be driving a significant portion of the connection between gender and ethical decision-making. Several important research implications of this study are discussed. |
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