Honarmand Jahromy F, Jahromy S A M. Examination of the Social Factors Affecting the Employees' Ethical Behavior in
Jahrom University of Medical Sciences. Int J Med Invest 2020; 9 (4) :13-20
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Research center for social Determinants of Health, Jahrom University of Medical Sciences, Jahrom, Iran
Abstract: (2522 Views)
Introduction: Humans have specific moral attributes in their individuals and personality aspects
shaping their thoughts, speech, and behaviors. The purpose of the study was to examine the social
factors affecting employees’ ethical behavior (EEB) in Jahrom University of Medical Sciences in
2015.
Methods: The study was applied. The population was 298 employees and personnel of Jahrom
University of Medical Sciences . The sampling method was simple random sampling. Data
collection tool was a demographic questionnaire and employees' ethical behavior questionnaire. Data
analysis was done using descriptive and inferential statistical tests at the significance level p<0.05.
Results: The results showed that effective variables could predict the changes in EEB with 0.571%a
coefficient of determination. Moreover, inappropriate working conditions with a beta of -0.161%,
customer misbehavior with a beta of -0.114%, proper performance of managers with a beta of 0.190%
and work history with a beta of 0.419% affect EEB. Work history with a beta of 0.419% had the
highest effect and customer misbehavior with beta of 0.114% had the least effect on EEB.
Conclusion: The proper performance of managers and work history directly affect EEB and the
employees’ behavior is affected by management behavior.
Type of Study:
Research |
Subject:
General