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Accountability; Ethical behavior; Ethics; Integrity; Justice; Trust
Introduction
Academic integrity is the foundation for ethical decision-making in life, including in the work environment. Academic integrity is more than the absence of misconduct; it is based on a set of values intended to guide learners toward ethical behavior on a consistent basis. The ethical decision-making skills students learn in school can – and should – be transferrable to their employment after they leave school (BolÃvar 2005; Guerrero-Dib et al. 2020). In this chapter, I show how academic integrity is related to ethics and corporate accountability, exploring the roles of education, employers, and professional associations.
Understanding the Connection Between Academic Integrity and Corporate Accountability
Understanding the connection between academic integrity in school and workplace ethical decision-making is important for educators and employers alike. Studies over time have shown that students...
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Eaton, S.E. (2023). Academic Integrity and University Corporate Accountability. In: Poff, D.C., Michalos, A.C. (eds) Encyclopedia of Business and Professional Ethics. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-22767-8_1308
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