What influences IT ethical behavior intentions—planned behavior, reasoned action, perceived importance, or individual characteristics?

This study extends IT ethics research by proposing an IT ethical behavioral model that includes attitude, perceived importance, subjective norms, situational factors, and individual characteristics. The proposed model integrates elements from the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) and Theory of Reason...

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Published in:Information & management 2004-12, Vol.42 (1), p.143-158
Main Authors: Leonard, Lori N.K., Cronan, Timothy Paul, Kreie, Jennifer
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Behavior
Decision making
Ethical behavior
Ethics
Exact sciences and technology
Information and communication sciences
Information science. Documentation
Information technology
IT ethics
Legal aspects : intellectual property, producer responsability. Ethics
Library and information science. General aspects
Mathematical models
Perceived importance
Planned behavior
Reasoned action
Sciences and techniques of general use
Studies
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Summary:This study extends IT ethics research by proposing an IT ethical behavioral model that includes attitude, perceived importance, subjective norms, situational factors, and individual characteristics. The proposed model integrates elements from the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) and Theory of Reasoned Action (TRA) as well as ethical decision-making models. It is hypothesized that behavioral intention is influenced by an individual’s attitude (which in turn is influenced by consequences of the action and the environment), obligation, and personal characteristics. The results of the study show that some factors are consistently significant in affecting attitude and behavioral intention. Other factors are significant only in certain scenarios. From the results, organizations may be able to develop realistic training programs for IT professionals and managers and incorporate deterrent and preventive measures that can curb the rising tide of undesired misuse.
ISSN:0378-7206
1872-7530
DOI:10.1016/j.im.2003.12.008