A review of empirical studies assessing ethical decision making in business

This article summarizes the multitude of empirical studies that test ethica l decision making in business and suggests additional research necessary to further theory in this area. The studies are categorized and related to cu rrent theoretical ethical decision making models. The studies are related t o awareness, individual and organizational factors, intent, and the role of moral intensity in ethical decision making. Summary tables provide a quick reference for the sample, findings, and publication outlet. This review pr ovides insights for understanding organizational ethical decision construct s, where ethical decision making theory currently stands, and provides insi ghts for future empirical work on organizational ethical decision making.