The effects of culture on ethical decision-making: An application of Hofstede's typology
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In individualistic cultures, people value personal independence and self-expression, while collectivist cultures focus on group harmony and interdependence; these cultural differences shape thoughts, emotions, motivations, and behavior.
“In individualistic cultures, people value personal independence and self-expression, while collectivist cultures focus on group harmony and interdependence.These cultural differences shape individuals' thoughts, emotions, and motivations, and impact behavior (Vitell et al., 1993).”
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- Authors
- Vitell, S. J., Nwachukwu, S. L., & Barnes, J. H.
- Affiliations
- University of Mississippi (US)
- ORCID
- Barnes, James H.
- Venue
- Journal of Business Ethics
- Published
- 1993-10
- Volume
- 12
- Issue
- 10
- Pages
- 753-760
- ISSN
- 0167-4544 (ISSN-L)
- 1573-0697
- OpenAlex
- W2135257516
- Cited by
- 657
- References
- 42
- Citations by year
- 2026: 10 · 2025: 13 · 2024: 19 · 2023: 19 · 2022: 16 · 2021: 20 · 2020: 25 · 2019: 28 · 2018: 35 · 2017: 36 · 2016: 32 · 2015: 40 · 2014: 41 · 2013: 38 · 2012: 19
- FWCI
- 17.24
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
- Licence
- www.springer.com/tdm (tdm)
- Locations
- Journal of Business Ethics (publishedVersion)
- DigitalGeorgetown (Georgetown University Library) (submittedVersion)
- Topics
- Social Sciences › Decision Sciences › Information Systems and Management › Ethics in Business and Education
- Social Sciences › Anthropology › Global and Cross-Cultural Management
- Social Sciences › Psychology › Social Psychology › Cultural Differences and Values
- Keywords
- ethical decision-making, cultural influence, Hofstede cultural dimensions, business ethics, cross-cultural comparison, cultural values
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