Behavioral Ethics in Organizations: A Review

Abstract

The importance of ethical behavior to an organization has never been more apparent, and in recent years researchers have generated a great deal of knowledge about the management of individual ethical behavior in organizations. We review this literature and attempt to provide a coherent portrait of the current state of the field. We discuss individual, group, and organizational influences and consider gaps in current knowledge and obstacles that limit our understanding. We conclude by offering directions for future research on behavioral ethics in organizations.

The Battle for Business Ethics: A Struggle Theory

“…ethics theories, for example, often perceive ethical norms as static or treat them as given (see Treviño et al 2006). This, however, neglects the emergence of new ethical norms and risks organizations failing to acknowledge, adopt, and implement them.…”

The Effect of Ethical Leadership on Organizational Learning: Evidence from a Petroleum Company

“…Ethical leaders portray and promote ethical behaviors and standards and develop different mechanisms to make people accountable for their actions (Brown & Treviño, 2006;Treviño et al, 2006). Using their position in the organization and its associated normative powers, ethical leaders create an organizational structure that strengthens and supports ethical behavior and imposes penalties on those who violate ethical standards .…”

“…Using their position in the organization and its associated normative powers, ethical leaders create an organizational structure that strengthens and supports ethical behavior and imposes penalties on those who violate ethical standards . Literature (Brown & Treviño, 2006;Resick et al, 2011;Treviño et al, 2006) suggests that accountability discourages destructive practices such as corruption, bribery and nepotism that impede organizational performance. Similarly, accountability ensures that organizational members follow rules and regulations and ethical standards while they strive for career growth, promotion and so on (Brown & Treviño, 2006;Resick et al, 2011).…”

“…It is argued that lack of ethics and ethical leadership has contributed to such failure scandals (Brown & Treviño, 2006;Eisenbeiß & Brodbeck, 2014;Knights & O'Leary, 2005;Martin, Keating, Dickson, Kwan & Peng, 2011;Xu, Loi & Ngo, 2016). The importance of ethical behavior of the leaders has been acknowledged for the improved performance and growth of a range of different organizations and institutions such as business organizations, sports teams and religious institutions (Brown & Treviño, 2006;Treviño, Weaver & Reynolds, 2006;Tseng & Wu, 2017).…”

Dehumanization as an Ethical Issue in the Health Services Sector

“…1 İnsandışılaştırma kavramı 2000'li yıllara kadar daha ziyade şiddet ve savaş suç-ları gibi ahlaki yoğunluğu yüksek eylemleri açıklamak için kullanılırken, son yıllarda iş hayatındaki ilişkiler açısından da ele alınmakta, iş ahlakı alanında çalışan bilim adamları için konunun önemine dikkat çekilmekte ve araştırma çağrıları yapılmaktadır (örn. Trevino, Weaver ve Reynolds, 2006). Kavramı iş ahlakının hayati önem arz ettiği sağlık hizmetleri sektöründe ele alan çalışmalar artmaktadır (gelişmelerin değerlendirilmesi için bkz.…”