RT Article
T1 The social desirability response bias in ethics research
JF Journal of business ethics
VO 10
IS 11
SP 805
OP 817
A1 Randall, Donna M.
A1 Fernandes, Maria F.
LA English
PB Springer Science + Business Media B. V
YR 1991
UL https://www.ixtheo.de/Record/1785602365
AB This study examines the impact of a social desirability response bias as a personality characteristic (self-deception and impression management) and as an item characteristic (perceived desirability of the behavior) on self-reported ethical conduct. Findings from a sample of college students revealed that self-reported ethical conduct is associated with both personality and item characteristics, with perceived desirability of behavior having the greatest influence on self-reported conduct. Implications for research in business ethics are drawn, and suggestions are offered for reducing the effects of a socially desirable response bias.
K1 Great Influence
K1 Business Ethic
K1 Ethic Research
K1 College Student
K1 Economic Growth
DO 10.1007/BF00383696