Cited by 63Academic integrity and plagiarismEthics in Business and EducationCultural Differences and Values

Culture and unethical conduct: Understanding the impact of individualism and collectivism on actual plagiarism

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Martin, Daniel E·2012·Management Learning

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This criterion study examined the impact of the cultural dimensions of individualism and collectivism on actual plagiarism in working business students. Given globalization of business and recent business scandals, furthering our understanding of international ethics remains critical. Business students are the potential employees, managers and leaders of organizations in the future. In this study we focus on one form of unethical conduct by business students, i.e. actual plagiarism, and seek to determine the link between this behavior and cultural values of individualism/collectivism and associated stereotypes of Asian/Caucasian students. Our findings suggest that individualists plagiarize more than collectivists, and that no significant differences in plagiarism exist between Asian and Caucasian students, contrary to popular beliefs. The implications of these findings for scholars and managers are discussed.

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Authors
Martin, D. E.
Affiliations
California State University System (US)
Corresponding author
Martin, Daniel E
Venue
Management Learning
Published
2011-12-02
Volume
43
Issue
3
Pages
261-273
ISSN
  • 1350-5076 (ISSN-L)
  • 1461-7307
OpenAlex
W2104633888
Cited by
63
References
30
Citations by year
2025: 2 · 2024: 4 · 2023: 4 · 2022: 6 · 2021: 11 · 2020: 4 · 2019: 6 · 2018: 4 · 2017: 6 · 2016: 6 · 2015: 4 · 2014: 5 · 2013: 1
FWCI
4.96
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Locations
  • Management Learning (publishedVersion)
  • SSRN Electronic Journal (submittedVersion)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Safety Research › Academic integrity and plagiarism
  • Social Sciences › Decision Sciences › Information Systems and Management › Ethics in Business and Education
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Social Psychology › Cultural Differences and Values
Keywords
plagiarism, individualism, collectivism, cultural values, unethical behavior, business students, international business ethics, Asian students, Caucasian students, stereotypes, academic integrity

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