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Gender-Related Differences in Ethical and Social Values of Business Students: Implications for Management

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This study investigated gender-related differences in ethical attitudes of 318 graduate and undergraduate business students. Significant differences were observed in male and female responses to questions concerning ethics in social and personal relationships. No differences were noted for survey items concerning rules-based obligations. Implications for future management are discussed.

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  1. School of Business, Berry College, Mount Berry, GA, 30149, U.S.A

    Patricia L. Smith & Ellwood F. Oakley III

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Smith, P.L., Oakley, E.F. Gender-Related Differences in Ethical and Social Values of Business Students: Implications for Management. Journal of Business Ethics 16, 37–45 (1997). https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1017995530951

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