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JOURNAL OF LEADERSHIP, ACCOUNTABILITY AND ETHICS

Investigating the Relationship Between Affective Commitment and Unethical

Pro-Organizational Behaviors: The Role of Moral Identity

Author(s): Curtis F. Matherne, III, Shanan R. Litchfield

Citation: Curtis F. Matherne, III, Shanan R. Litchfield, (2012) "Investigating the Relationship Between Affective Commitment and Unethical Pro-Organizational Behaviors: The Role of Moral Identity," Journal of Leadership, Accountability and Ethics, Vol. 9, Iss. 5, pp. 35 - 46

Article Type: Research paper

Publisher: North American Business Press

Abstract:

In this study, we investigate the relationship between affective commitment and unethical pro-

organizational behaviors (UPBs), which are unethical behaviors conducted by employees meant to

potentially benefit the organization (Umphress, Bingham, & Mitchell, 2010). We predicted that affective

commitment would be positively related to UPBs and that moral identity would moderate and weaken this

relationship. The results support our hypotheses, indicating that individuals with high levels of affective

organizational commitment are more likely to engage in UPBs when they hold a lower level or moral

identity. Theoretical and practical implications are discussed.