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This study uses a sample comprised of U.S. students and Iraqi students to determine if differences occur over ethical perceptions based on cultural/demographic issues. Irrespective of demographics, the results of this study indicate significant cultural differences between Iraqi students and American students with regard to selected ethical issues concerning graduate education. Specifically the differences occurred in the students' perceptions of “winning is everything,” “selling one's soul,” “logic before emotion,” and “pander to professors.” Iraqi students consistently viewed these beliefs as more necessary for success in their graduate education than did their American counterparts.
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Lane, M.S., Mansour, A.H., Schaupp, D.L. et al. A comparative study of U.S. and Iraqi students. Int J Value-Based Manage 2, 49–61 (1989). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01714882
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