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Examining Factors That Could Lead to Unethical Behaviour in Institutions of Higher Learning

Year: 2019

Type: article

Abstract: Issues related to unethical behaviour is also evident in institutions of higher learning. This paper will discuss some of the factors that have been shown to have an influence on unethical behaviour in the specific context in higher learning institutions in Malaysia. Ethical leadership and ethical climate are identified to be the variables that might influence the intention to perform such behaviour. It then discusses the importance of ethical leadership and ethical climate in shaping the ethical conduct in higher learning institutions.

Source: Journal of Governance and Integrity

DOI: 10.15282/jgi.3.1.2019.5418

Authors: Nurul Khair Ishak, Hasnah Haron, Ishak Ismail

Institutions: Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah, Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia

Language: English

Topic: Ethics in Business and Education

Subfield: Information Systems and Management

Field: Decision Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Peace, justice, and strong institutions, Quality education

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W3000610667

FWCI: 0.593

Cites: 39

Cited by: 5

Related to: 10