Ethical beliefs of MIS professionals: The frequency and opportunity for unethical behavior

The frequency and opportunity for unethical behavior by MIS professionals is examined empirically. In addition, the importance of top management's ethical stance, one's sense of social responsibility and the existence of codes of ethics in determining perceptions of the frequency and oppor...

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Authors: Vitell, Scott J. (Author) ; Davis, Donald L. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Springer Science + Business Media B. V 1990
In: Journal of business ethics
Year: 1990, Volume: 9, Issue: 1, Pages: 63-70
Further subjects:B Social Responsibility
B Unethical Behavior
B Ethical Belief
B Economic Growth
B Ethical Standard
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Summary:The frequency and opportunity for unethical behavior by MIS professionals is examined empirically. In addition, the importance of top management's ethical stance, one's sense of social responsibility and the existence of codes of ethics in determining perceptions of the frequency and opportunity for unethical behavior are tested., Results indicate that MIS professionals are perceived as having the opportunity to engage in unethical practices, but that they seldom do so. Additionally, successful MIS professionals are perceived as ethical. Finally, while company codes of ethics were uncommon, top management was seen as supporting high ethical standards.
ISSN:1573-0697
Contains:Enthalten in: Journal of business ethics
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1007/BF00382565