We experimentally test norm-behavior consistency by investigating the relationship between unethical behaviors in the workplace through financial reporting choices and the perceived social inappropriateness of unethical decisions. We conducted a norm-elicitation experiment in which we considered...

In two three-month diary studies and a large cross-sectional survey, we identified distinguishing features of adults with low versus high levels of moral character. Adults with high levels of moral character tend to consider the needs and interests of others and how their actions affect other...