The Formulation of Corporate Ethics in Workplaces that Utilize Remote Work

The Role of Organizational Ethical Climate and Ethical Leadership

Abstract

This paper explores the influence of organizational ethical climate （OEC） and ethical leadership （EL） on unethical conduct （UEC） or organizational citizenship behavior （OCB） in workplaces that utilize remote work. Multiple regression analysis and structural equation modeling were used in the analysis. Results revealed the following findings：（1） the climate of self-interest encourages UEC and reduces OCB, while the climate of personal morality reduces UEC. However, it was found that （2） as remote work increased, the effective function of OEC declined. Conversely, （3） the effective functioning of EL was observed in its ability to reduce UEC and encourage OCB. In summary, the primary finding of this study is that EL serves as a mediator between OEC and UEC or OCB, playing a crucial role in enhancing business ethics in a workplace that leverages remote work. The limitations of this study are discussed along with proposed suggestions for future research.