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An empirical investigation of a general theory of marketing ethics

An empirical investigation of a general theory of marketing ethics Using a scenario technique, the study tests a core portion of Hunt and Vitell’s (1986) general theory of marketing ethics in the context of a marketing research ethical dilemma. The results provide substantial support for the relationships proposed in this part of the model. Two additional hypotheses are confirmed. First, ethical judgments to resolve the dilemma are found to be jointly determined by deontological and teleological evaluations. Second, the relationship between ethical judgment and intention to adopt an ethical alternative is attenuated when its implementation does not result in a preferred consequence. Research limitations and recommendations are offered. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Journal of the Academy of Marketing Science Springer Journals

An empirical investigation of a general theory of marketing ethics

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Publisher
Springer Journals
Copyright
Copyright © Academy of Marketing Science 1990
ISSN
0092-0703
eISSN
1552-7824
DOI
10.1007/bf02726432
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Abstract

Using a scenario technique, the study tests a core portion of Hunt and Vitell’s (1986) general theory of marketing ethics in the context of a marketing research ethical dilemma. The results provide substantial support for the relationships proposed in this part of the model. Two additional hypotheses are confirmed. First, ethical judgments to resolve the dilemma are found to be jointly determined by deontological and teleological evaluations. Second, the relationship between ethical judgment and intention to adopt an ethical alternative is attenuated when its implementation does not result in a preferred consequence. Research limitations and recommendations are offered.

Journal

Journal of the Academy of Marketing ScienceSpringer Journals

Published: Mar 1, 1990

Keywords: Hunt; Business Ethic; Ethical Dilemma; Ethical Judgment; Research Integrity

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