Study shows money cues can trigger unethical behavior
Friday, June 21, 2013 - 06:00
in Psychology & Sociology
The word "money" triggers a slew of negative connotations, often including corruption, greed, power, and, most dramatically, the "root of all evil." But while we often associate money and vice, can the mere allusion to it make a person more likely to act or even intend to act unethically? According to a recent set of four studies conducted by researchers at the University of Utah's David Eccles School of Business, the answer is yes.