The Moderating Role of Locus of Control on the Links between Perceived Ethical Problem and Ethical Intentions of Marketing Managers in Turkey

This study examines the relationships between perceived ethical problem and ethical intentions of marketing managers. In addition, the moderating effect of locus of control on this relationship is also probed. Several hypotheses were developed after reviewing the relevant literature. A field researc...

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Published in:Procedia, social and behavioral sciences social and behavioral sciences, 2013-11, Vol.99, p.265-273
Main Authors: Özbek, Volkan, Alnıaçık, Ümit, Akkılıç, M. Emin, Koç, Fatih
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Business ethics
Ethical intentions
Locus of control
Marketing ethics
Perceived ethical problem
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Summary:This study examines the relationships between perceived ethical problem and ethical intentions of marketing managers. In addition, the moderating effect of locus of control on this relationship is also probed. Several hypotheses were developed after reviewing the relevant literature. A field research is conducted to collect data from marketing managers working for small enterprises located in Balıkesir province of Turkey. Data analyses revealed that locus of control moderates the relationships between perceived ethical problem and ethical intentions. Theoretical and managerial implications of the findings are discussed.
ISSN:1877-0428
1877-0428
DOI:10.1016/j.sbspro.2013.10.494