The impact of moral intensity dimensions on ethical decision-making: Assessing the relevance of orientation

Journal of Managerial Issues

Volumn 21, Issue 4, 2009, Pages

  Carlson, Dawn S ^a   Kacmar, K Michele ^b   Wadsworth, Lori L ^c  

^a BAYLOR UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^b UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA   (United States)

^c BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY   (United States)

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EID: 72849113102     PISSN: 10453695     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
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