The impact of normative influence and locus of control on ethical judgments and intentions: A cross-cultural comparison

Journal of Business Ethics

Volumn 68, Issue 2, 2006, Pages 113-132

  Cherry, John ^a  

^a SOUTHEAST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

Cross cultural; Ethical intentions; Ethical judgments; Locus of control; Marketing; Normative influence; Perceived efficacy

Indexed keywords

EID: 33750372023     PISSN: 01674544     EISSN: 15730697     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s10551-006-9043-3     Document Type: Article

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