Individual difference variables, ethical judgments, and ethical behavioral intentions

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A study was conducted to investigate individual difference variables that affect managers' ethical judgments and behavioral intentions when deciding between two representative marketing issues. The influence of personal moral philosophy, locus of control. Machiavellianism and belief in a just world were considered. Results indicate that Machiavellianism affects the influence of other individual difference variables on behavioral intentions and ethical judgments. Hence, Machiavellianism was reclassified as an intervening variable.

Psychological aspects, Research, Decision-making, Decision making, Executives, Machiavellianism (Psychology), Machiavellianism

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Is self-identity image advertising ethical?

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Issues related to the ethical aspects of advertising are examined, focusing on the dynamics of consumers identifying with advertising images that may not accurately depict the consumers' real life. Topics include consumers' self-esteem, autonomy of choice, and the conclusion that image advertising is ethical but advertisers should guard against certain harmful effects.

United States, Women, Ethical aspects, Advertising, Sexuality, Sex in advertising, Women in advertising

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Combating corruption: the 21st-century ethical challenge

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Issues regarding perceptions of the widespread and increasing nature of business corruption and that such corruption may be culturally induced are discussed. The fight against corruption in business and in politics is one of the key issues in business and in professional ethics in the 21st century.

Analysis, Management, Business ethics, Employee discipline

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