TY - JOUR
T1 - Factors influencing ethical behaviour in the workplace
T2 - the case of schools in Kuwait
AU - Antonaras, Alexandros
AU - Kaufmann, Hans Rüdiger
AU - Bengoa, Dolores Sanchez
AU - Konstantinidou, Evi
AU - Memtsa, Chrysi
AU - Fraij, Waleed Zaki
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
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PY - 2024
Y1 - 2024
N2 - The objective of this paper is to uncover the elements influencing ethical conduct in organisations, specifically within the context of Kuwait's educational system. It presents a conceptual framework derived from various theories and models and follows a Critical Realism approach. The study employed a sequential exploratory mixed-method design, which involved conducting qualitative interviews followed by a questionnaire survey among educators in both public and private schools in Kuwait. The research model is composed of four key themes: the ethical culture within the organisation, individual ethical inclinations, the influence of national culture, and the element of greed. These themes generally supported the model, with exceptions related to factors representing them. Multiple regression analysis identified significant relationships among these themes and ethical behaviour, excluding congruence of management. The study underscores the importance of conducting country-specific research, as it revealed that variables like greed and cultural elements such as 'wasta' are significant predictors of ethical behaviour in the Arabic context.
AB - The objective of this paper is to uncover the elements influencing ethical conduct in organisations, specifically within the context of Kuwait's educational system. It presents a conceptual framework derived from various theories and models and follows a Critical Realism approach. The study employed a sequential exploratory mixed-method design, which involved conducting qualitative interviews followed by a questionnaire survey among educators in both public and private schools in Kuwait. The research model is composed of four key themes: the ethical culture within the organisation, individual ethical inclinations, the influence of national culture, and the element of greed. These themes generally supported the model, with exceptions related to factors representing them. Multiple regression analysis identified significant relationships among these themes and ethical behaviour, excluding congruence of management. The study underscores the importance of conducting country-specific research, as it revealed that variables like greed and cultural elements such as 'wasta' are significant predictors of ethical behaviour in the Arabic context.
KW - ethical behaviour
KW - greed
KW - Kuwait
KW - national culture
KW - organisational ethical culture
KW - personal ethical tendencies
KW - schools
KW - wasta
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=85195550056&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - 10.1504/JGBA.2023.138948
DO - 10.1504/JGBA.2023.138948
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:85195550056
SN - 1746-966X
VL - 16
SP - 413
EP - 439
JO - Journal for Global Business Advancement
JF - Journal for Global Business Advancement
IS - 3
ER -