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The Effects of Ethical Leadership and Ethical Climate on Employee Ethical Behavior in the International Port Context

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  • Chin-Shan Lu

  • Chi-Chang Lin

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This study empirically examined the effects of ethical leadership and ethical climate on employee ethical behavior in the international port context using survey data collected from 128 respondents who worked in Taiwan International Ports Corporation (TIPC) in Taiwan. Research hypotheses were formulated from the previous literature and tested using structural equation modeling. Results indicated that ethical leadership had a significant impact on ethical climate and the ethical behavior of TIPC employees. Ethical climate was found to be positively associated with employee ethical behavior. The theoretical and practical implications of the research findings are discussed. Copyright Springer Science+Business Media Dordrecht 2014

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  • Chin-Shan Lu & Chi-Chang Lin, 2014. "The Effects of Ethical Leadership and Ethical Climate on Employee Ethical Behavior in the International Port Context," Journal of Business Ethics, Springer, vol. 124(2), pages 209-223, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:jbuset:v:124:y:2014:i:2:p:209-223
    DOI: 10.1007/s10551-013-1868-y
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