I'm interested in understanding the ethical climate within a business setting. How do employees perceive and adhere to ethical standards? What are the company's values and principles that shape this climate?
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Sat Jan 11 2025
Simha and Cullen, in their 2012 work, emphasize that climates are not merely individual perceptions but shared ones.
Sat Jan 11 2025
The ethical climate theory finds its roots in the broader domain of organizational climate literature.
Sat Jan 11 2025
They further clarify this by stating that climates encompass the shared perceptions of both formal and informal procedures, policies, and practices (Simha & Cullen, 2012, p. 21).
Sat Jan 11 2025
This theory is built upon the notion that climates within organizations represent the collective understanding of various procedures, policies, and practices.
Sat Jan 11 2025
Both formal and informal aspects of an organization contribute to shaping its climate.