Batson, C.; Collins, Elizabeth; Powell, Adam - In: Journal of Business Ethics 66 (2006) 4, pp. 321-335
Moral hypocrisy is motivation to appear moral yet, if possible, avoid the cost of actually being moral. In business, moral hypocrisy allows one to engender trust, solve the commitment problem, and still relentlessly pursue personal gain. Indicating the power of this motive, research has provided...