The moderating effect of individuals' perceptions of ethical work climate on ethical judgments and behavioral intentions

Journal of Business Ethics

Volumn 27, Issue 4, 2000, Pages 351-362

  Barnett, Tim ^a   Vaicys, Cheryl ^b  

^a LOUISIANA TECH UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^b State University Grambling   (United States)

Author keywords

Business ethics; Ethical decision making; Ethical judgments; Ethical work climate

Indexed keywords

EID: 0034287734     PISSN: 01674544     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1023/A:1006382407821     Document Type: Article

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