Are ethicality perceptions of different counterproductive behaviors affected by workplace dependencies?

Dependency theory posits that relationships in organizations are affected b y perceived dependencies. The present paper investigated whether the percei ved ethicality of various counterproductive behaviors depends on perceived dependencies. Falsifying time reports and using organizational resources fo r personal use were considered to be more unethical by individuals who scor ed low on dependency, whereas concealing one's errors was considered to be more unethical by individuals who scored high on dependency. These results were not attributable to social desirability bias. Implications are elabora ted.