A comparison of perceptions about business ethics in four countries

Abstract

In this study, ethical perceptions are examined and compared among Australian, Israeli, Taiwanese, and U.S. university students. Data were collected via a questionnaire survey that covered a number of business ethics dimensions. Results showed that students in the 4 countries subscribe to a varying range of ethical values with both similarities and differences. In Taiwan, a profile of a pragmatic, result-focused, and profit-oriented young generation emerged. The possible social and cultural impacts on ethical values and the implications of the findings are discussed.