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Danger of Gradual Ethic Deterioration

Danger of Gradual Ethic Deterioration. Source of hypothetical. Authors (Both Harvard Business School). Gino and Bazerman , “When misconduct goes unnoticed: The acceptability of gradual erosion in others’ unethical behavior,” 45 Journal of Experimental Social Psychology 708 (2009).

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Danger of Gradual Ethic Deterioration

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  1. Danger of Gradual Ethic Deterioration Source of hypothetical Authors (Both Harvard Business School) Gino and Bazerman, “When misconduct goes unnoticed: The acceptability of gradual erosion in others’ unethical behavior,” 45 Journal of Experimental Social Psychology 708 (2009).

  2. Hypotheticals: Auditing Financial Statements One Two Year 1: Auditor reviewed and approves accurate, ethical statement Year 2: Company position aggressive but doesn’t violate law. Auditor approves. Year 3: Company position even more aggressive but still not illegal. Auditor approves. Year 4: Company stretched legal limits, possibly breaking some. Expected auditor response? • Year 1: Auditor reviews and approves accurate, ethical statement. • Year 2: Same as previous year. • Year 3: Same as previous year. • Year 4: Company stretched legal limits, possibly breaking some. Expected auditor response?

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