Idealism, relativism, and perception of ethicality of employee behavior in Mainland China and Hong Kong

IF 1.9 Q2 ETHICS

Asian Journal of Business Ethics Pub Date : 2024-03-26 DOI:10.1007/s13520-024-00194-9

Vane-Ing Tian, Wai Ling Winnie Chiu, Hoi Yi Crystal Chan

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Abstract

This paper is aimed at investigating the differences in ethical perception between Mainland China and Hong Kong through qualitative analysis. The level of idealism and relativism of the informants are measured quantitatively. The qualitative analysis of the viewpoints of participants from Hong Kong and other Chinese cities offers a profound understanding of ethical perception. Contradicting previous studies, our research offers a fresh perspective, indicating that those with high idealism are not always the ones who condemn misconduct or advocate for whistle-blowing. Interestingly, we noted that individuals with high relativism frequently consider and emphasize alternative perspectives, rather than merely condemning or advocating misconduct and whistle-blowing. Conversely, those with low relativism frequently exhibit more anger, regardless of their stance. This discovery suggests that high relativism could be beneficial for facilitating communication between conflicting parties.

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理想主义、相对主义与中国大陆和香港雇员行为的道德认知

本文旨在通过定性分析研究中国大陆与香港在伦理观念上的差异。本文通过定性分析的方法，探讨了中国内地与香港在伦理认知方面的差异，并对被调查者的理想主义和相对主义水平进行了定量测量。通过对香港和中国其他城市参与者观点的定性分析，我们对伦理认知有了深刻的理解。与以往的研究不同，我们的研究提供了一个全新的视角，表明具有高度理想主义的人并不总是谴责不当行为或提倡检举揭发的人。有趣的是，我们注意到，高相对主义者经常考虑和强调其他观点，而不仅仅是谴责或提倡不当行为和举报。相反，相对主义程度低的人则经常表现出更多的愤怒，无论其立场如何。这一发现表明，高相对主义有利于促进冲突各方之间的沟通。

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Asian Journal of Business Ethics ETHICS-

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2.60

自引率

38.50%

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期刊介绍： The Asian Journal of Business Ethics (AJBE) publishes original articles from a wide variety of methodological and disciplinary perspectives concerning ethical issues related to business in Asia, including East, Southeast and South-central Asia. Like its well-known sister publication Journal of Business Ethics, AJBE examines the moral dimensions of production, consumption, labour relations, and organizational behavior, while taking into account the unique societal and ethical perspectives of the Asian region. The term ''business'' is understood in a wide sense to include all systems involved in the exchange of goods and services, while ''ethics'' is understood as applying to all human action aimed at securing a good life. We believe that issues concerning corporate responsibility are within the scope of ethics broadly construed. Systems of production, consumption, marketing, advertising, social and economic accounting, labour relations, public relations and organizational behaviour will be analyzed from a moral or ethical point of view. The style and level of dialogue involve all who are interested in business ethics - the business community, universities, government agencies, non-government organizations and consumer groups.The AJBE viewpoint is especially relevant today, as global business initiatives bring eastern and western companies together in new and ever more complex patterns of cooperation and competition.