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- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis
- Copyright
- Copyright CCSBE/CCPME
- ISSN
- 2169-2610
- eISSN
- 0827-6331
- DOI
- 10.1080/08276331.2009.10593455
- Publisher site
- See Article on Publisher Site
Abstract
Abstract This study found that Canadian entrepreneurs and corporate managers differed little in terms of their ethical attitudes. This similarity could be explained by similar cultural, legal, and socio-demographic factors that affect the ethical attitudes of both groups. However, there were a few significant differences in ethical attitudes between the groups. Specifically, entrepreneurs were more likely to perceive certain practices as more unethical, including the use of company services for personal use; taking company time for personal use; exaggerating the performance of a company's product/service; and unfairly criticizing competitors’ products. The theory of property might explain these findings given the entrepreneur would want to preserve and sustain his/her property over time by not engaging in such practices. Overall, given the high ethical attitudes of the entrepreneurs in this study, it seems possible that the new entrepreneurial society will also have an elevated ethical tone.
Journal
Journal of Small Business & Entrepreneurship – Taylor & Francis
Published: Jul 1, 2009