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Ethical entrepreneurs: a study of perceptions

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  • Sandra L. Christensen
  • Robert G. Schwartz
  • Mary Ann Keogh Hoss

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This paper presents the results of a survey of early stage incubator sited entrepreneurial technology firms. Firms were asked about their views on ethics and the ethical climate of their organisations. Results indicated that respondents tend to think of themselves as ethical and do not feel they must sacrifice their ethics to succeed in their ventures. The results also show that most early-stage entrepreneurs have a code of ethics that is communicated to employees. Contrary to anecdotal and theoretical suggestions that entrepreneurs are by nature more likely to 'bend rules' and act unethically, these results lend support to studies that have found that entrepreneurs are ethical.

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  • Sandra L. Christensen & Robert G. Schwartz & Mary Ann Keogh Hoss, 2008. "Ethical entrepreneurs: a study of perceptions," International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Small Business, Inderscience Enterprises Ltd, vol. 6(1), pages 114-132.
    • Handle: RePEc:ids:ijesbu:v:6:y:2008:i:1:p:114-132
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    1. Patient Rambe & Takawira Munyaradzi Ndofirepi, 2016. "Influence of Small Business Ethics on Buying Decisions of Customers: A case of Indigenous Owned Fast-Food Outlets in Zimbabwe," Journal of Economics and Behavioral Studies, AMH International, vol. 8(5), pages 169-183.

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