Gender differences in ethical perceptions of business practices: A social role theory perspective

被引:251
作者
Franke, GR
Crown, DF
Spake, DF
机构
[1] 105 Alston Hall, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa
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10.1037/0021-9010.82.6.920
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B849 [应用心理学];
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040203 ;
摘要
This study presents a meta-analysis of research on gender differences in perceptions of ethical decision making. Data from more than 20,000 respondents in 66 samples show that women are more likely than men to perceive specific hypothetical business practices as unethical. As suggested by social role theory (A. H. Eagly, 1987), the gender difference observed,in precareer (student) samples declines as the work experience of samples increases, Social role theory also accounts for greater gender differences in nonmonetary issues than in monetary issues. T.M. Jones's (1991) issue-contingent model of moral intensity helps explain why gender differences vary across types of behavior. Contrary to expectations, differences are not influenced by the sex of the actor or the target of the behavior and do not depend on whether the behavior involves personal relationships or action vs. inaction.
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页码:920 / 934
页数:15
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