2023
DOI: 10.1007/s40881-022-00124-0
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Show no quarter: combating plausible lies with ex-ante honesty oaths

Abstract: Misreporting—a form of lying—is common in online labor and remote work settings. We execute an experiment on Amazon MTurk to determine how ex-ante honesty oaths and worker beliefs impact lying behavior across a range of plausible and implausible lies. Using a novel quantile-style exposition of the types of lies reported, we find that oaths elicit more truthful behavior, reducing both small, plausible lies and large, implausible ones. Shirking is reduced under oath. Worker expectations of group reporting are po… Show more

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“…Students need to be given an understanding of honesty considering the many difficult human lives in their lives because they are dishonest. The importance of honesty, integrity and trust as professional enablers (Babin & Chauhan, 2023 ;Reilly et al 2022).…”
Section: Discussion Cultural Value Of Honestymentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Students need to be given an understanding of honesty considering the many difficult human lives in their lives because they are dishonest. The importance of honesty, integrity and trust as professional enablers (Babin & Chauhan, 2023 ;Reilly et al 2022).…”
Section: Discussion Cultural Value Of Honestymentioning
confidence: 99%