The role of pluralistic ignorance in the perception of unethical behavior

Authors
Buckley, MR Harvey, MG Beu, DS
Citation
Mr. Buckley et al., The role of pluralistic ignorance in the perception of unethical behavior, J BUS ETHIC, 23(4), 2000, pp. 353-364
Citations number
63
Categorie Soggetti
Economics
Journal title
JOURNAL OF BUSINESS ETHICS
ISSN journal
01674544 → ACNP
Volume
23
Issue
4
Year of publication
2000
Pages
353 - 364
Database
ISI
SICI code
0167-4544(200002)23:4<353:TROPII>2.0.ZU;2-C
Abstract
Is there really an ethical crisis? We propose that the situation is not as bad as many would have us believe. We have attempted to present an alternat ive explanation for some earlier reports of an ethical crisis. This has res ulted in a number of research propositions. We are optimistic that there ar e, in spite of reports to the contrary, an overwhelming majority of ethical people populating our business community.